MILITARY

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As a first military equipment deal between China and Malaysia, China started building four littoral
mission ships for Malaysian navy. According to Chinese military experts, China’s ships have advanced
command and weapon systems and thus more South Asian and African countries will buy Chinese
ships thus following footsteps of Malaysia. China has already exported naval ships to developing
countries like Pakistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Egypt.

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PLA launched exam for the first time to recruit ‘civilian personnel’. Following requirements to reform
the civilian personnel system, the military aims to recruit personnel with higher educational
background to serve in key positions

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Chinese arms manufacturers such as China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco)
participated in Russian military show for the first time. Chinese experts said that Chinese arms and
weaponry are becoming more competitive in international arms market. Russia is also turning to
Chinese military equipment as technology exports from western countries to Russia are restricted

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Following Chinese Defence minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to India, China and India have agreed to set
up hotlines defence ministries and neighbouring military regions along the border. According to
Chinese experts these hotlines will play crucial role in avoiding misunderstanding cases like Doklam
standoff.

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China joined Russia in Russia’s largest ever military exercise with about 3200 troops. This can be
considered as consequence of aggressive and hostile attitude of West which in turn is pushing China
and Russia to cooperate.

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China recently conducted maiden test flight of it’s made-for-export fighter jet FTC-2000G. This jet is
not as advanced as other Chinese jets but its technology is very mature and reliable. Many South
Asian and African countries are possible markets since these countries have limited defence budgets
and they desperately need new and cheaper fighter jets.

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China developed new Z-10ME as it wants to explore global market. Considering China has full
intellectual rights over Z-10, it referred to Z-10 as cost effective choice. China can also offer effective
after-sales service and even accept loans and some technology transfer. Potential buyers of this
helicopter include Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

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Chinese companies also showcased a wide range of weapons and equipment at the Africa Aerospace
and Defence 2018 expo. According to Chinese military experts, China is capable of delivering an
entire national defense system to African buyers and it’s defence cooperation will contribute to
regional peace and stability in the continent. Unprecedented Chinese lineup at AAD2018 indicates
the rapid development made by Chinese arms industry in recent years and also shows that Chinese
weapons are being recognized in the global market.

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After the US state department announced that it would impose sanctions on the Equipment
Development Division of the Central Military Commission of China, China has urged United States to
immediately correct its wrongdoings and withdraw sanctions on Chinese military. The sanctions are
reported to be related to China’s purchase of SU-35 combat aircraft and S-400 missiles from Russia.
China feels that the US move has seriously breached the basic rules of international relations and
severely harmed relations between the two countries.

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US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad was also summoned by Vice Foreign Minister of China
Zheng Zeguang and solemn representations and protests were lodged against against the US
sanctions.

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China also postponed the second meeting of a communication mechanism for China and the US joint
staff departments and also recalled Chinese navy commander who was then participating in 23rd
International Seapower Symposium in the US.

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China delivered Y-8 mid-size transport aircraft to Kazakhstan, marking the first instance of Chinese
aircraft acquired by member of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Y-8 transport aircraft
is already exported to Pakistan, Myanmar and Venezuela and now the successful export to
Kazakhstan increases China’s potential to enter the Middle East and African countries.
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After Donald Trump signed Taiwan related National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), Chinese
mainland official urged the US not to implement the act so as to avoid damaging US-China relations
and peace and stability in Taiwan strait. Various clauses such as directing a whole-of-government
strategy on China and assessing and planning on strengthening Taiwan’s force readiness. Taiwan
Affairs Office spokesperson said that this issue concerns China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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In response to a new high school curriculum passed by Taiwan’s education authorities which makes
the Chinese history part of East Asian history, Chinese spokesperson made the remarks that
including Chinese history in East Asian history is a form of ‘Taiwan Independence’. China believes
that pushing ‘de-sinicization’ and ‘Taiwan independence’ in education will poison the younger
generation of Taiwan, further intensifying cross-strait confontrations.

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Residents of Taiwan as well as Hong Kong and Macau will be allowed to apply for mainland
residential permits as per the resolution issued by the State Council Information Office. With this
permits residents will enjoy more rights, basic public services and other conveniences. It can be used
to register vehicles, apply for driver’s licence, take professional exams and check-ins in hotels.

This regulation is one of the efforts to ensure that people in Taiwan can share mainland’s
development opportunities and enjoy the same treatment as mainland residents.

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According to Chinese mainland’s Taiwan Affairs chief, people aspire and wish for closer, better cross-
strait relations and that any attempts to obstruct and damage communication across the strait and
attempts to post for ‘Taiwan independence’ will hurt the fundamental interests on both sides. While
stating that mainland always takes care of needs of Taiwan he mentioned that the mainland coastal
province of Fujian started supplying water to Kinemen, a Taiwanese island. Taiwan compatriots have
praised and welcomed these measures.

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China’s External Affairs ministry recently stated that foreign airlines cannot turn a blind eye to One-
China policy. After US-based United airlines listed Taiwan as on a par with China, ministry
spokesperson said that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it and that there is no elasticity
about following this One-China principle.

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Chinese internet users called upon Apple to abide by the One-China policy, after the tech giant listed
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan separately on its new product release. This shows that not only
Chinese government but also Chinese people are of mindset supporting One-China policy.

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Chinese mainland warned Taiwan authorities to stop infiltration and sabotage activities in order to
avoid any further damage to already complex cross-strait relations.

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Chinese national security authorities presented some cases in which Taiwan intelligence agencies
use mainland students for espionage and spying purposes. These spies are basically used to serve
intelligence needs of Taiwan authorities. Chinese national security organ has warned Chinese people
against these Taiwan spies’ attempt to recruit mainland students. China also asked Taiwan
authorities to ensure the personal safety of students from mainland.

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China is strongly against the sales of the US military equipment to Taiwan. China considers that these
sales will not challenge PLA’s overwhelming military superiority at all but it considers these sales as
another provocation that ignores One-China policy.

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In a move that will consolidate Communist Party’s leadership, party’s Central Committee has revised
regulations on CPC disciplinary action. The revised regulations aim at strengthening the core status
of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the authority of CPC Central Committee. Most of the new clauses
are about punishments for corrupt behaviour and political indiscipline. Party members who behave
disloyally to the party, who spread political rumours can be expelled from the party according to the
new regulations. These revised regulations o disciplinary actions became effective on 1st October,
2018

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CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission will hire
guest supervisors to oversee the work of anti-graft bodies at all levels. These supervisors will be
selected from members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference, personnel of central CPC and government organs, members of non-Communist parties,
people without party affiliation, and community-level representatives from all walks of life. The
guest supervisors are also supposed to submit opinions and suggestions to improve disciplinary
inspection and supervision work.

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As a disciplinary measure China expelled two corrupt officials Wang Xiaoguang, former vice governor
of Ghizhou province and Zhang Shaochun, former vice minister of finance, from the CPC and
removed them from their post for multiple violations. Confession videos of these officials accepting
their punishment by leaving fingerprints were also released.

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Chinese central government launched new platform to receive complaints and suggestions from
citizens. These new services were launched as built-in functions in Wechat and Alipay, two of China’s
most popular apps. Another platform for similar purpose was also launched by the State Council on
it’s official website earlier.

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CPC formulated new regulations stating that members who openly express bourgeois liberalization
online will be expelled from the party. Also, those who distort the party’s policies and damage unity
will also be expelled. The main aim behind these revised regulations is to prevent bourgeois ideology
construction through cyberspace

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In another instance of corruption, Li Yanping, a former cashier from the Red Cross society was
charged with embezzlement of relief finds. She took advantage of her job to embezzle relief funds
worth up to 2.47 million Yuan and spent them for private use.

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