06 January 2025 - China Special Weapons News

Dalai Lama gets stirring welcome in South India for extended stay Radio Free Asia 06 Jan 2025 -- The Dalai Lama on Sunday received a stirring welcome in South India, where more than 10,000 Tibetans lined the streets to greet the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader as he arrived for an extended stay at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe.
Hydropower project on Yarlung Zangbo River to bring contribution, not negative impact, to downstream nations: Chinese FM responds to India's concern Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- China's construction of a hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River has undergone rigorous scientific assessment, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, adding that it will not negatively impact the ecological environment, geological conditions, or water resource rights of downstream countries.

Philippines says China's 'monster' ship on a mission to intimidate Radio Free Asia 06 Jan 2025 -- The Philippines has deployed vessels and aircraft to closely monitor a gigantic Chinese coast guard ship - the world's largest - in waters off Luzon island, Filipino officials said, describing the ship as a menacing presence in its exclusive economic zone.
PH assets keeping tight watch on Chinese 'monster ship' Philippine News Agency 06 Jan 2025 -- Philippine naval and air assets are keeping a close watch on the China Coast Guard's "monster ship" which was detected off Manila's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, an official of the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday.
Philippine media hype activities of China's largest coast guard ship; Manila 'needs to adapt to changes' Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine media outlet Inquirer.net reported on Monday that the China Coast Guard (CCG) Vessel 5901 was sighted 100 kilometers (54 nautical miles) from Capones Island through Canada's Dark Vessel Detection system, Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson, said in a statement he sent to reporters on Saturday night.

Mainland official stresses promoting cross-Strait ties in meeting Taitung County head People's Daily 06 Jan 2025 -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Saturday stressed advancing cross-Strait ties and opposing "Taiwan independence" during a meeting with a delegation led by Taitung County head Rao Ching-ling in Beijing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Jan 2025

PLA Army carries out drills to test operational capacity in high-altitude and cold environment conditions Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Army has carried out joint drills to evaluate annual combat readiness in high-altitude and cold environment conditions in the Karakoram Mountains at the start of the new year, featuring drones, tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.
Chinese military improves oxygen support system for plateau troops stationed at border outposts in Xinjiang region Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- A "20-kilometer oxygen supply zone" has been established for troops of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command stationed at an altitude of 5,380 meters in the region, which helps significantly improve soldiers' access to oxygen, according to a report published by the PLA Daily on Monday.

Serbia deploys FK-3 air defense system, 'flagship export product from China' Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- The Serbian Ministry of Defense announced its deployment of the Chinese-made FK-3 mid-range air defense weapon system, emphasizing its advanced capabilities, news website Defence Blog reported on Thursday. A military expert told the Global Times that the FK-3 demonstrates robust combat capabilities and serves as a flagship export product in China's air and missile defense portfolio.

CISA Update on Treasury Breach CISA 06 Jan 2025 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued the following update on last week's cybersecurity incident at the U.S. Department of the Treasury:

China identifies malicious websites, IP addresses used by foreign hacker organizations Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- A number of foreign hacker organizations have been utilizing malicious websites and overseas IP addresses to execute cyberattacks targeting China and other nations, according to China's national cybersecurity and information security notification center on Monday.
Foreign hacker organizations launch cyberattacks against China, some suspected of criminal offenses Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- A number of foreign hacker organizations have been utilizing malicious websites and overseas IP addresses to execute cyberattacks targeting China and other nations, according to China's national cybersecurity and information security information center on Monday.

China's unyielding fight against corruption People's Daily 06 Jan 2025 -- China's top disciplinary agency is set to convene a pivotal plenary session from Jan. 6 to 8, where it will outline key priorities in the fight against corruption for the year ahead.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on January 6, 2025 PRC MofA 06 Jan 2025

Africa is not 'forgotten continent,' but 'source of vitality' and 'land of development': FM spokesperson on Wang Yi's Africa visit Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- In response to a question regarding China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi's official visit to four African countries this week and China's view on the future development prospects of African nations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that Chinese foreign ministers have made Africa their first destination for visits at the beginning of a year for 35 consecutive years, reflecting the enduring and revitalized traditional friendship between China and Africa, as well as China's consistent commitment to friendly cooperation with the continent.

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People's Republic of China US Treasury 06 Jan 2025 -- Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met virtually today with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People's Republic of China as part of her efforts to responsibly manage the bilateral economic relationship.

Blinken: China, North Korea helping drive Russia's war in Ukraine VOA 06 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that North Korea and China are the "biggest ongoing drivers" allowing Russia to carry out its war in Ukraine, and that security assurances will need to be a part of potential future negotiations ending the conflict.

Chinese foreign ministry slams US 'small yard, high fence' strategy, vows to safeguard WTO-centered multilateral trading system Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed the US' "small yard, high fence" strategy, saying such a policy undermines global supply chains and damages the common and long-term interests of all countries and vowing to continue to safeguard the WTO-centered multilateral trading system.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Indonesia Becoming a Full Member of BRICS PRC MofA 06 Jan 2025

China: Statement by the Spokesperson on the appeal verdict of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Jan 2025 -- The European Union deeply regrets the decision to uphold the conviction of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng announced today (6 January 2025) by the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court. Yu Wensheng was sentenced to three years imprisonment for "inciting subversion of state power" in October 2024.

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