Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
07 January 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- China's 'water-industrial complex' set its sights on Tibet Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- The focus of China's sprawling hydropower industry is increasingly shifting to Tibet, according to researchers and a Tibetan advocacy group's study, highlighting the potential for unrest and environmental damage in a region that Chinese officials have long viewed as a source of resources for the industrialized east.
- Dozens killed as 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- At least 126 people were killed and 188 others were injured after a powerful earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media, with the tremors felt in multiple regions in neighboring countries of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
- Palace concerned about China's monster ship presence in PH territory Philippine News Agency 07 Jan 2025 -- Malacañang on Tuesday expressed concern over the presence of the China Coast Guard's (CCG) "monster ship" in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
- Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Launching Carrier Rocket" ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
- Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrols" ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
- China satellite launch no threat to Taiwan: MND CNA 07 Jan 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday said a satellite launched by China that flew over Taiwan posed no threat given its altitude.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
- Chinese vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable near Taiwan VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-owned ship suspected of severing an undersea fiber-optic cable north of the island. While the incident caused minimal disruption to internet services, analysts say it reflects the vulnerability of Taiwan and its undersea infrastructure in the event of a Chinese military attack or blockade.
- DOD Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 DoD 07 Jan 2025 -- Today, the Department of Defense released an update to the names of "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly in the United States in accordance with the statutory requirement of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
- China's commerce ministry slams US' addition of 11 Chinese firms to 'Entity List' Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday expressed firm opposition to the US' addition of 11 Chinese companies to its "Entity List" citing so-called military-related reasons, urging the US to immediately stop its wrongdoing and vowing to take necessary measures to protect Chinese entities' rights and interests.
- Chinese FM urges US to lift sanctions on Chinese firms after Pentagon list Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged the US to immediately correct its wrong practices and lift illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction on Chinese companies, after several Chinese tech companies including Tencent and battery maker CATL were added to a list of firms allegedly working with China's military.
- US urged to promptly rectify its wrongful actions, says Chinese FM on Chinese tech giants listed over allegations of working with Chinese military Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- We urge the US to immediately correct its wrong practices and lift illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction on Chinese companies, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
- Xi calls for winning tough anti-graft battle People's Daily 07 Jan 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized on Monday the importance of exercising rigorous Party governance with the spirit of reform, reiterating that the battle against corruption is an unceasing endeavor.
- Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption People's Daily 07 Jan 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for resolutely winning the tough, protracted and all-around battle against corruption.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on January 7, 2025 PRC MofA 07 Jan 2025
- Chinese vice premier, US treasury secretary hold video talks, agreeing to stabilize ties during transition period Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Tuesday held talks via video link with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, with both sides agreeing to maintain communication, manage differences and continue stabilization of China-US economic relations during the political transition period in the US, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
- China's social media awash with talk of Sino-US friendship Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- Comments on the U.S. Embassy's Weibo social media account are striking an overwhelmingly positive note about Sino-U.S. ties, suggesting the Chinese Communist Party's "public opinion management" system that governs and manipulates online comments wants to send a kinder message ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, analysts told Radio Free Asia.
- Critical minerals, waning Western influence a focus of Chinese FM's African tour, analysts say VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Critical minerals and oil, a renewed focus on the Atlantic coast, and the West's loss of influence in the Sahel are some of the reasons analysts believe Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has chosen the Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Chad and Namibia as the stops on his visit to Africa this week.
- Wang Yi meets Namibian leaders, says tradition of Chinese foreign minister making Africa the first overseas visit never changing or wavering Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Minister's first overseas visit each year is always to Africa, which is a fine tradition and a distinctive feature of China's diplomacy. This practice has remained consistent for 35 years, never changing or wavering, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during his visit to Namibia on Monday.
- Arrest of activist spotlights alleged illegal lithium mining in central Namibia VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Namibian activist Jimmy Areseb appeared in court Monday after being arrested for allegedly violating public order laws during a protest at a local traditional authority's offices. Areseb and others at the rally accused officials of accepting bribes from a Chinese mining company in return for access to lithium deposits. The confrontation highlights growing tensions in Namibia's Erongo region, where activists say the Chinese company, Xinfeng, is acting illegally.
- Chinese-owned gold mine stirs controversy in eastern Zimbabwe VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Government officials in Zimbabwe have been scrutinizing a Chinese mining company that has been operating a gold mine in the country's east since at least 2021. The scrutiny comes as residents voice concern about the impact on health and the environment.
- Chinese firms supporting Russia pose as Taiwanese to dodge sanctions: activist Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- Chinese firms supporting Russia are presenting themselves as if they are from Taiwan not only to avoid sanctions but also to discredit the self-ruled island, said a Ukrainian activist.
- China warmly welcomes new member as Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS: FM Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- China warmly welcomes the new addition to the BRICS family, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, in response to Brazil, as the BRICS chair 2025, releasing a statement on Monday night announcing the official entry of Indonesia as a full member into BRICS.
- China congratulates Indonesia on becoming full member of BRICS People's Daily 07 Jan 2025 -- China welcomes and warmly congratulates Indonesia on becoming a full member of BRICS, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday.
- Protests over power outages block Pakistan's trade route with China VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Thousands continued their blockade of a crucial Pakistani trade route with China for a fifth day on Tuesday, protesting chronic, prolonged power outages in the mountainous region.
- China launches test satellite for orbital refueling People's Daily 07 Jan 2025 -- China successfully sent a test satellite, Shijian-25, into space on Tuesday morning, using a Long March-3B rocket for the launch.
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