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• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin DoD 06 Feb 2025
• Army breaks ground on state-of-the-art 6.8 mm ammunition production facility US Army 06 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. Army's Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, along with the Joint Munitions Command, officially broke ground on a new 6.8 mm ammunition production facility in support of the Next Generation Squad Weapon Program at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The 6.8 mm family of ammunition, set to be produced at the new facility, will play a vital role in advancing the Army's modernization priorities.
• Ninth Air Force's largest-ever RADR exercise executed by 379th ECES US Air Force 06 Feb 2025 -- The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron executed the Ninth Air Force's largest-ever no-notice Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise, setting a benchmark across the branch. The multi-day RADR exercise played a part in the broader Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) directed operation Agile Spartan 25-1.
• 51st Fighter Wing completes readiness exercise, ACE dispersal despite heavy snowfall US Air Force 06 Feb 2025 -- Despite historical snowfall during Korea's Lunar New Year holiday, the 51st Fighter Wing completed its first wing readiness exercise of 2025, Beverly Herd 25-2, generating combat airpower from both Osan and Kunsan Air Bases, Jan. 26-31.
• FEBEX 25 prepares ANG for global challenges US Air Force 06 Feb 2025 -- Approximately 250 Air National Guard and active-duty Airmen from five U.S. states converged on Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, for February Exercise 2025, a rigorous three-day exercise designed to test their readiness for global contingencies. Reinforcing the Agile Combat Employment Strategy, the exercise focused on engineering, communications, weather forecasting and bare-base operations under contested conditions.
• Australia, Japan, Philippines, and United States Conducted Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity US Navy 06 Feb 2025 -- The combined defense and armed forces of Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, Feb. 5.
• France, Japan, U.S. Partner in Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea US Navy 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. forces will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea beginning Feb. 8. The exercise will involve ships from the U.S. Navy's Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), the French Carrier Strike Group, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
• Truman Strike Group Units Arrive in Greece for Port Visit US Navy Press Release 06 Feb 2025 -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and its embarked air wing and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay for a working port visit Feb. 6 following two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
• Finnish F/A-18 Hornets protect NATO airspace in the Arctic Region NATO Allied Air Command 06 Feb 2025 -- The Finnish air force F/A-18 Hornet fighter detachment received NATO certification on 30 January, 2025 and are mission ready as they continue protecting the airspace in the Arctic region.
• Finnish Air Force leads NATO Air Policing in Iceland for the first time NATO 06 Feb 2025 -- Four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and some 50 personnel from the Finnish Air Force are currently deployed to Iceland to support NATO's Air Policing mission and strengthen airborne surveillance and interception capabilities, under Iceland's Peacetime Preparedness Needs (ASIC IPPN).
• Italy is committing capabilities for implementation of NATO's Rotational Air Defence Model, says Minister D. Šakalienė Lithuania MND 06 Feb 2025 -- On February 6 Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė met with Undersecretary of State for Defence Isabella Rauti during her visit in Lithuania to discuss implementation of the Rotational NATO Air Defence Model agreed to at the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
• Ukraine Welcomes Deliveries Of Mirage, F-16 Fighter Jets To Strengthen Air Defenses RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- France and the Netherlands delivered fighter jets to Ukraine, giving Kyiv a major boost in its ability to defend Ukrainian airspace amid an almost daily barrage of Russian attacks.
• France delivers first Mirage jets to Ukraine for war with Russia Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- The French military has supplied Ukraine with an unspecified number of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, along with the necessary technical expertise to operate them.
• Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 06 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns the Russian state's reported systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
• PLA Navy to join multinational drill in Pakistan, eye maritime security boost Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- A group of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships will join a multinational maritime joint exercise in Pakistan this month with a focus on anti-piracy operations and maritime security cooperation.
• PLA Navy explores training methods for carrier-based special mission aircraft Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- Recently, the US has made irresponsible remarks on the Panama Canal issue, and intentionally distorted, attacked and mischaracterized relevant cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, noting that China firmly opposes it and made stern démarches to the US side.
• Multilateral maritime cooperative activity Australia DOD 06 Feb 2025 -- Naval and air force units from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone on 5 February 2025.
• Albanese Government backs future made in Australia with funding for local companies to develop critical Defence capabilities Australia DOD 06 Feb 2025 -- The Albanese Government is investing in local innovation and a future made in Australia by backing two Canberra companies to continue developing electronic warfare technology under a program set up to produce critical capabilities for all three AUKUS nations.
• Minister Blair and Minister Champagne conclude productive visit to Washington, D.C. Canada 06 Feb 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a successful trip to Washington, D.C.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh DoD 06 Feb 2025
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds telecon with new US Secretary of Defense Mr Pete Hegseth India PIB 06 Feb 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 06, 2025, congratulated Mr Pete Hegseth, in their first telephonic conversation after his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defense
• 5th Joint Working Group meeting between MoD of India & Spain held in New Delhi India PIB 06 Feb 2025 -- The 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Ministry of Defence of India and Spain took place in New Delhi on February 06, 2025
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks contracts totalling Rs 10,147 crore with EEL, MIL & BEL for rockets of PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System to enhance Indian Army's firepower India PIB 06 Feb 2025 -- Ministry of Defence has inked contracts with Economic Explosive Limited (EEL) and Munitions India Limited (MIL) for the procurement of Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type-1 (DPICM) and High Explosive Pre Fragmented (HEPF) Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets respectively for PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) at a total cost of Rs 10,147 crore
• LIEUTENANT GENERAL BATOO TSHERING, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER OF ROYAL BHUTAN ARMY, CONCLUDES OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDIA India PIB 06 Feb 2025 -- Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army, concluded his official visit to India, marking a key step in further strengthening the defence relations between Bhutan and India
• IRGC naval fleet receives Shahid Baqeri drone carrier IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's new homegrown Shahid (martyr) Bahman Baqeri drone carrier warship has joined the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval fleet in the Persian Gulf.
• New drone carrier Shahid Bagheri joins IRGC fleet in Persian Gulf Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's new homegrown drone carrier has joined the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' (IRGC) naval fleet in the Persian Gulf.
• Iran Navy combat ship to participate in multinational Pakistan-hosted maritime drills Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- A combat ship belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy will participate in the ninth edition of the multinational maritime exercises AMAN-25 hosted by Pakistan.
• Iran's Army to participate in Pakistan's 2025 Naval Exercise and Dialogue IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Army Navy will deploy one warship to participate in Pakistan's 2025 Naval Exercise and Dialogue, scheduled for February 7-11 in Karachi, southern Pakistan.
• IRGC chief: President Trump has realized real power of Iran Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reacted to US President Donald Trump's remarks about Iran, saying they show he has discerned the country's real power.
• Top general: Iran seeks 'powerful' presence in high seas to ensure security Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's top general says the Islamic Republic plans to continue its powerful presence in high seas in accordance with international regulations to ensure shipping security.
• A Test Launch of the "Gabriel 5" Sea-to-Sea Missile Was Completed Israel Defense Forces 06 Feb 2025
• Kuwait - Design and Construction Services DSCA 06 Feb 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of Design and Construction Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation Finnish Government 06 Feb 2025 -- On 6 February, the Government submitted a proposal for provisions on export authorisation for ammunition. The proposal supplements the European Union's sanctions legislation.
• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 Finnish MoD 06 Feb 2025
• Successful MMCA highlights strong ties between participating nations Philippine News Agency 06 Feb 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday said the successful conduct of the sixth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) highlights the country's strong defense ties with Australia, Japan, and the United States.
• IMPOSING SANCTIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT The White House 06 Feb 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Kenyan President Ruto US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Alicia Ortega of SIN News US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2025
• South Africa resists US pressure as Washington skips G20 Summit Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- South Africa has signaled that it will not bow to pressure from Washington after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would boycott an upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg.
• Rubio Will Skip G20 In South Africa Because Of Its Land And Climate Change Policies RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on February 5 that he will not attend a Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers meeting later this month in South Africa because of its land and climate change policies and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For Feb. 6, 2025
• Lockheed Martin Corporation Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Defective Pricing US Dept. of Justice 06 Feb 2025 -- Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMC) has agreed to pay $29.74 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations of defective pricing on contracts for F-35 military aircraft.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News


• 6 February 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 06 Feb 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Reservist Soldier Verdict For Abuse Against Prisoners at 'Sde Teiman' Israel Defense Forces 06 Feb 2025
• Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 06 Feb 2025 -- "As you know, the day before yesterday, I had an historic meeting with President Trump, which was a great turning point for the future of Israel. At this meeting, he also brought up his idea about Gaza, for the day after Hamas, and I think it is worth listening very well to this idea, which is the first original idea to be raised in years."
• PM Netanyahu Meets with Bipartisan US Senate Leadership Israel - Prime Minister 06 Feb 2025 -- PM Netanyahu Meets with Bipartisan US Senate Leadership, on Capitol Hill in Washington, met with the US Senate leadership from both parties.
• Counterterrorism Operatations in the Northern Jordan Valley Continue Israel Defense Forces 06 Feb 2025
• Israeli occupation army planning for 'voluntary' departure of Gazans after Trump proposal Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- Israeli minister of military affairs Israel Katz has ordered the regime's army to prepare a plan forcing the "voluntary departure" of Palestinian from the Gaza Strip.
• Gaza: UN health agency urges rapid scale-up of medevacs as thousands remain in critical condition UN News 06 Feb 2025 -- More than 12,000 critically ill and injured patients, including at least 5,000 children, urgently need to be evacuated from Gaza, amid the crumbling health system, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)'s top official in the region said on Thursday.
• Gaza: 10,000 aid trucks reached enclave since ceasefire began UN News 06 Feb 2025 -- The humanitarian community's plan to flood Gaza with lifesaving aid passed an important milestone on Thursday with the news that more than 10,000 relief lorries have entered the enclave since the ceasefire began on 19 January.
• WHO: More routes out of Gaza needed to evacuate thousands who need lifesaving treatment VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- The top official for the World Health Organization in Gaza said Thursday that more routes out of the enclave are urgently needed for the medical evacuation of thousands of Palestinians, including children, in need of lifesaving medical treatment.
• WFP Deputy Executive Director calls for urgent action to rebuild Gaza after visit WFP 06 Feb 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau appealed today for an increase in international support to boost humanitarian assistance for millions of people in Gaza as they seek to rebuild their lives.
• Trump: Israel to hand Gaza over to US when war with Hamas ends VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Israel would turn the Gaza Strip over to the United States after the war with Hamas ends and that no U.S. soldiers would be needed there.
• Trump repeats claims, says Israel 'will hand over' Gaza to U.S. IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump remains adamant over his shock plan to relocate residents of the Gaza Strip, saying the United States will take over the Palestinian territory from Israel after the war ends.
• Trump: Israel to hand over Gaza Strip to US at end of war Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- US President Donald Trump says Gaza will be "turned over" to the US at the end of the Israeli war on the besieged territory, but that "no soldiers by the US would be needed."
• US refuses to ensure Palestinians can stay in Gaza under Trump's plan Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- The White House has refrained from assuring that any Palestinians wishing to remain in the besieged Gaza Strip would be allowed to do so following US President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to assume control of Gaza after relocating its entire population.
• Iran leverages Hamas' release of hostages for propaganda purposes VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- An analysis shows Iran is using the release of U.S. citizen Keith Siegel and other hostages to further a misleading narrative - one that says U.S.-designated terror group Hamas has treated its captives fairly and another that Israel subjected Palestinian prisoners to systematic brutality.
• Leader: All of Palestine, from the river to the sea, belongs to Palestinians IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says all of Palestine — from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea — belongs to the Palestinians.
• Iran condemns US president's 'ownership' and ethnic cleansing scheme for Gaza IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has condemned US President Donald Trump's 'ownership' and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza, describing it as appalling and aligning with Israel's goal of annihilation of Palestine.
• Iran strongly rejects US 'plan' for forcible exodus of Gazans Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran has unequivocally condemned a so-called "plan" by the US to force Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, calling it an extension of the Israeli regime's broader scheme to erase the Palestinian identity.
• Press Release Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025 -- The proposal to displace the people of Gaza is deeply troubling and unjust. The Palestinian land belongs to the Palestinian people and the only viable and just option is the two-state solution, in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.
• Malaysia rejects Trump's proposal to resettle Palestinians People's Daily 06 Feb 2025 -- Malaysia strongly opposes any proposal that could lead to the forced displacement or movement of Palestinians, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
• Middle East countries, factions condemn U.S. proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza People's Daily 06 Feb 2025 -- Middle East governments and regional leaders on Wednesday roundly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Washington could assume control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians, calling the proposal a breach of international law and a threat to longstanding efforts toward a two-state solution.
• Trump's remarks on Gaza draw wide criticism in Europe People's Daily 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on Tuesday regarding the Gaza Strip have drawn wide criticism in Europe, with European officials and experts underscoring the importance of the two-state solution.

Other Conflicts

• Vietnam builds islands in South China Sea amid tension, challenges Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2025 -- Vietnam's island reclamation activities in the South China Sea made headlines in 2024 with a record area of land created and several airstrips planned on the new islands.
• China will always see PH presence in WPS - Marcos Philippine News Agency 06 Feb 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country's commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the ongoing presence of China's "monster ship" in Philippine waters.
• PH, US defense chiefs discuss deterrence mechanism in SCS Philippine News Agency 06 Feb 2025 -- The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discussed the importance of "reestablishing deterrence in the South China Sea" by working with allies and partners.
• Syria: Assad's armed forces must face accountability, says rights probe UN News 06 Feb 2025 -- Widespread pillaging and the destruction of property in Syria by all parties to the conflict have largely gone unpunished and likely amount to war crimes, top independent rights investigators reporting to the Human Rights Council maintained on Thursday.
• Gunfight kills Pakistani soldier, 12 militants near Afghan border VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan reported Thursday that one soldier and 12 insurgents were killed in intense predawn clashes in a volatile northwestern district bordering Afghanistan.
• China will always see PH presence in WPS - Marcos Philippine News Agency 06 Feb 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country's commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the ongoing presence of China's "monster ship" in Philippine waters.
• PH, US defense chiefs discuss deterrence mechanism in SCS Philippine News Agency 06 Feb 2025 -- The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discussed the importance of "reestablishing deterrence in the South China Sea" by working with allies and partners.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with prominent Abkhazian politician Badra Gunba, Moscow, February 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Sudan: Top aid official warns against escalating violence in two states UN News 06 Feb 2025 -- South Kordofan and Blue Nile states in Sudan are on the brink of catastrophe as violence continues to escalate at an alarming rate, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country said on Thursday in a statement.
• Protect civilians trapped in crisis in South Kordofan and Blue Nile - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 06 Feb 2025 -- South Kordofan and Blue Nile states are on the brink of catastrophe as violence continues to escalate at an alarming rate.
• 200 Kenyan police officers arrive at UN mission in Haiti VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- Two hundred Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Thursday to join the United Nations-backed mission to fight gangs in the crisis-plagued Caribbean country.

News Reports

• Panama Canal authority denies offering free transit to U.S. gov't vessels People's Daily 06 Feb 2025 -- The Panama Canal Authority denied reports on Wednesday that it would allow U.S. government vessels to transit the canal for free, clarifying that no changes have been made to tolls or fees.
• Panama Canal Authority denies claim of free passage for US govt. vessels Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- The Panama Canal Authority has denied claims by Washington that United States government vessels are being given free passage, stressing that no preferential crossing rights for American vessels have been granted.
• Treaty obliges US to to defend Panama Canal, says Rubio VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- The United States has a treaty obligation to protect the Panama Canal if it comes under attack, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, amid confusion and what Panama has described as "lies" regarding whether U.S. Navy ships can transit the Panama Canal for free.
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, February 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in a joint meeting of three State Duma committees Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador UK FCDO 06 Feb 2025 -- The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Dmitry Bakanov appointed Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities President of Russia 06 Feb 2025 -- Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities.
• Yury Borisov relieved of his duties as Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities President of Russia 06 Feb 2025 -- The President signed Executive Order On Yury Borisov.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on February 6, 2025 PRC MofA 06 Feb 2025
• Though China might aim to fill aid void left by USAID, its own challenges could limit it VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. foreign aid agency broadly shut down by the Trump administration has long been criticized by Beijing. But as USAID projects wind down, will Beijing step in to try to build influence? Some analysts say although China will want to fill the vacuum, its own economic problems could limit what it will do.
• White House monitoring China's complaint on Trump tariffs at WTO VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- The White House on Thursday said it was monitoring a complaint by China to the World Trade Organization that accuses the United States of making "unfounded and false allegations" about China's role in the fentanyl trade to justify tariffs on Chinese products.
• Trump's China tariffs include Hong Kong, ending city's separate status Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2025 -- New tariffs ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from China will also apply to goods from Hong Kong, according to a U.S. government document, indicating that Washington has erased the city's status as a separate trading entity.
• China will 'definitely' take necessary measures against bullying: MOFCOM on further response to US tariffs Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- China does not take the initiative to provoke trade disputes and is willing to resolve issues through dialogue and consultation; however, China will definitely take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its own rights and interests in the face of unilateral bullying acts, He Yongqian, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said at a press briefing on Thursday.
• MOFCOM, HKSAR government official respond to USPS' reversion on parcels from mainland, Hong Kong Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- Responding to media requests for comment on the US Postal Service (USPS) resuming the acceptance of packages sent from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, reversing its suspension just hours ago, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said at a regular press conference on Thursday that cross-border e-commerce directly meets the personalized needs of consumers, offers fast delivery, and saves costs, which gives it unique advantages and makes it an important trend in the development of international trade.
• Senior HKSAR official urges US to reverse tariff decision Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- In a recent interview with local media outlet RTHK, Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau expressed strong dissatisfaction with the US decision to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, which also applies to products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), according to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• China respects Panama's canal management: FM on Panama's denial of US free-passage claim Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- Commenting on the Panama Canal Authority's denial of the US State Department's claim that US government vessels could cross the canal without paying fees, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated at Thursday's press briefing that on the Panama Canal issue, China made clear its position more than once. China, as always, respects Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognizes it as a permanently neutral international waterway.
• China has never demanded enterprises collect data illegally, says FM on S.Korean DeepSeek bans Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- Chinese government attaches great importance to and legally protects data privacy and security. China has never demanded, nor will it require, enterprises or individuals to collect or store data in an illegal manner, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized on Thursday.
• DeepSeek warns of 'misinformation' about its AI chatbot amid bans Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2025 -- Chinese AI startup DeepSeek warned of "misunderstanding and confusion" over the firm and its service, saying misinformation was being spread about it, but it did not address an increasing number of bans by authorities around the world on its AI chatbot due to security concerns.
• Number of Japanese living in China falls to lowest in 20 years Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2025 -- The number of Japanese nationals living in China has fallen to its lowest level in two decades, with experts citing the ruling Chinese Communist Party's growing focus on national security and nationalism, coupled with a flagging post-lockdown economy.
• Golden rail corridor in Southeast Asia starts to take shape as China-Thailand HSR accelerates Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- The Thai government has approved the phase-2 of the China-Thailand High-Speed Railway (HSR), a flagship infrastructure project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that will eventually connect the Southeast Asian country with China via the China-Laos Railway, according to Xinhua News Agency.
• China thanks Thailand for scam crackdown; militia frees foreigners Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked Thailand's visiting prime minister on Thursday for a crackdown on scam centers in Myanmar a day after Thailand cut off electricity and internet services to five hubs for the illegal operations just over its border.
• US' remarks on Panama Canal issue irresponsible, intentionally distort relevant cooperation: Chinese FM Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- Recently, the US has made irresponsible remarks on the Panama Canal issue, and intentionally distorted, attacked and mischaracterized relevant cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, noting that China firmly opposes it and made stern démarches to the US side.
• U.S. silent on apparent departure of AIT head CNA 06 Feb 2025 -- The United States government has declined to comment on a post that indicated the departure of Laura Rosenberger as chair of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
• At least 30 people questioned over Chinese ID cards: Interior Ministry CNA 06 Feb 2025 -- The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) is investigating companies across Taiwan that have allegedly helped Taiwanese citizens illegally procure Chinese ID documents, and has already questioned more than 30 people over the issue.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Feb 2025
• Mainland slams Lai Ching-te for remarks undermining peace, escalating tensions Global Times 06 Feb 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned recent remarks made by Lai Ching-te, leader of the Taiwan region, as an attempt to undermine peace and escalate tensions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
• KPA Displaying Matchless Might KCNA 06 Feb 2025 -- All the people in the DPRK are greeting the 77th birthday of the heroic Korean People's Army which has demonstrated its might as the revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, the guards of the DPRK government and the genuine people's army.
• Myongsasimni in DPRK Turned into World-level Tourist Resort KCNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Myongsasimni in the East Sea of Korea is being turned into a wonderful maritime park for the people and a world-level tourist resort, thanks to the sacred political idea, outlook on development, high ambition and ideal of the Workers' Party of Korea.
• US imposes new sanctions targeting Iran oil exports VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Thursday new sanctions on Iran's oil industry, targeting an international network that facilitates the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China.
• Sanctioning Networks Channeling Revenue to Iran's Military US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2025 -- The United States will not tolerate Iran's destructive and destabilizing behavior and is today sanctioning an international network that channels illicit revenue to the Iranian military.
• Treasury Targets Oil Network Generating Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Iran's Military US Treasury 06 Feb 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning an international network for facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the People's Republic of China (PRC). The oil was shipped on behalf of Iran's Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and its sanctioned front company, Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars (Sepehr Energy). This action includes entities and individuals in multiple jurisdictions, including the PRC, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as several vessels.
• US slaps new sanctions on Iran under Trump's failed 'maximum pressure' Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- The United States has imposed its first set of sanctions on Iran after US President Donald Trump revived his so-called maximum pressure strategy against the Islamic Republic.
• Pezeshkian: Nuclear weapons have no place in Islamic Republic's doctrine IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country does not seek war and nuclear weapons, as the Islamic Republic's doctrine rejects the massacre of innocent people under any circumstances.
• President Pezeshkian reiterates Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons, war Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and war, and that unfounded allegations to the contrary are primarily made by Israel, which has committed aggression against all the regional countries.
• Iran foreign policy rejects aggression, intervention: Foreign Minister IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic's foreign policy reflects the values of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, promoting peace and independence while rejecting discrimination and foreign interference.
• Trump's maximum pressure on Iran 'a failed experience': FM Araghchi Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has brushed aside US President Donald Trump's signing of a memorandum re-imposing his so-called "maximum pressure" policy on Tehran, calling it a failed experience.
• Japan's Ishiba faces balancing act in first meeting with Trump VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, his goal, according to Japanese officials, will be straightforward: reaffirm the U.S.-Japan alliance and build a strong rapport with Trump.
• Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan PRC MofA 06 Feb 2025
• Islamabad, Beijing pledge counterterrorism cooperation for security of Chinese workers in Pakistan VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan has assured China it will ensure the safety of Chinese personnel working on infrastructure and development projects in the South Asian country while seeking greater security and economic cooperation during President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to Beijing.
• Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 06 February 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Schoof of the Netherlands: 6 February 2025 Gov.UK 06 Feb 2025
• Press conference - Ollera Creek Prime Minister of Australia 06 Feb 2025
• United States Seizes Venezuelan Aircraft Involved in Violations of U.S. Export Control and Sanctions Laws US Dept. of Justice 06 Feb 2025 -- The Dassault Falcon 2000EX Aircraft Was Used by Venezuela's State-Owned Oil and Natural Gas Company and Illegally Maintained and Serviced Using Parts from the United States
• Marcos distances from VP Sara impeachment Philippine News Agency 06 Feb 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday distanced himself from the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that the executive branch has no involvement in the matter.
• Are Serbian Protests Starting To Loosen Vucic's Grip On Power? RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- With mass protests sweeping the nation, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is facing what could be the biggest challenge yet to his political power.
• Polish Prosecutors Investigate PM Tusk For Alleged Coup Attempt RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- The Polish Prosecutor-General's Office has launched an investigation into Prime Minister Donald Tusk after the head of the country's Constitutional Tribunal accused him and other senior ruling party officials of operating as an "organized criminal group" in order to mount a "coup d'etat."