Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
15 January 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- PH to raise latest WPS dev'ts with China on Jan. 16 bilateral meet Philippine News Agency 15 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine government is set to raise its concerns over recent developments in the West Philippine Sea, and highly likely Beijing's deployment of its so-called "monster ship" near Zambales, during the two states' scheduled bilateral meeting on Thursday.
- DFA exec doubts China will get nod on research in PH waters Philippine News Agency 15 Jan 2025 -- An official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is doubtful that China can get permission from the Philippines over the conduct of marine scientific research (MSR) within the latter's territory.
- China's special-purpose barges could overrun Taiwan shores: experts Radio Free Asia 15 Jan 2025 -- China's construction of "special-purpose barges" has raised concerns about its plans to invade Taiwan, with analysts warning that the vessels could enable Beijing's rapid troop deployment onto Taiwanese soil, addressing challenges posed by the self-ruled island's often rough, difficult-to-navigate waters.
- Taiwan to strengthen surveillance near undersea cables CNA 15 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday that it would step up surveillance near four key areas where undersea cables are located after a Chinese-owned vessel apparently cut an undersea fiber-optic cable near Keelung Harbor.
- Taiwan's embassy in Tuvalu blasts Beijing over 'disinformation' CNA 15 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's embassy in Tuvalu has accused China of engaging in a "disinformation" campaign to sabotage diplomatic ties with the Pacific ally after a Chinese government-funded news site showed clips of Tuvaluans backing a switch in allegiance to Beijing.
- DPP slammed for keeping cyber army to smear Chinese mainland Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- The spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities during a press conference on Wednesday, accusing them of resorting to the old tactic of "spending people's money on brainwashing." He further claimed that the DPP has kept cyber army to smear Chinese mainland.
- 'No concession!' Mainland slams DPP's provocations, warns 'Taiwan independence' a dead end Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- A spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday lashed out at Taiwan secessionists over a series of recent provocative remarks and actions by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, saying that the Chinese mainland remains unwavering in its resolve to punish secessionists, and also calling the vast number of Taiwan compatriots to firmly oppose the provocations of Taiwan secessionists and external interference, maintain peace in the Taiwan Straits, and foster cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Jan 2025
- China adds 7 U.S. companies to unreliable entity list People's Daily 15 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Tuesday that seven U.S. companies have been added to the unreliable entity list for selling arms to China's Taiwan region.
- Exclusive: Submarines from China-Pakistan cooperation project to join Pakistan Navy fleet soon, says Pakistani naval chief Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- In recent years, China and Pakistan have been enjoying high level, pragmatic naval cooperation. In addition to joint exercises and training operations such as the Sea Guardian series bilateral exercises and AMAN series multinational exercises, the two countries have also carried out cooperation in military equipment such projects involving Type 054A/P guided missile frigates and Hangor-class submarines.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on January 15, 2025 PRC MofA 15 Jan 2025
- Rubio says US at risk of relying on China Radio Free Asia 15 Jan 2025 -- China is the "biggest threat" to U.S. security today and is seeking a world where America depends on it for economic necessities and bends to its will, Sen. Marco Rubio told fellow senators Wednesday ahead of his expected confirmation as secretary of state.
- Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China Radio Free Asia 15 Jan 2025 -- The Trump administration's pick to become the top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday he would lobby Thailand against deporting 48 Uyghurs to China where they could face persecution.
- China adheres to path of peaceful development, does not engage in arms race with any country: FM spokesperson Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- In response to claims by the US that China is expanding its nuclear arsenal, including statements by US President-elect Donald Trump suggesting China might have more nukes than the US in the future, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that as a responsible major country, China adheres to the path of peaceful development and strives for friendly cooperation with all nations.
- Xi holds talks with Sri Lankan President in Beijing Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- China will actively support Sri Lanka in focusing on economic development and the two countries should jointly foster new highlights in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, as well as cooperation in modern agriculture, digital economy and marine economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: A Baltic Warning About A New Era For Beijing In EuropeChina In Eurasia Briefing: A Baltic Warning About A New Era For Beijing In Europe RFE/RL 15 Jan 2025
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to arrest of South Korean President Yoon Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- When asked to comment on the arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Guo Jiakun, Chinese FM spokesperson said he won't comment on the internal affairs of South Korea. China and South Korea are important neighbors and cooperative partners. China is willing to work with South Korea to jointly promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations, said Guo.
- FM slams US addition of 37 Chinese entities to import ban list, calls Xinjiang forced labor accusation 'completely unfounded' Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday called the US' so-called forced labor accusation "completely unfounded," and reiterated that China will take resolute measures to firmly safeguard Chinese companies' legitimate and lawful rights and interests after the US Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday it is adding 37 Chinese entities to its list of those banned from exporting to the US over so-called Xinjiang forced labor practices.
- Renewal of Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong US Dept. of State 15 Jan 2025 -- The United States reaffirms its solidarity with people in Hong Kong in the face of Beijing's steady assault on the rights and freedoms guaranteed to Hong Kong under the Basic Law and the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
- Memorandum on the Extending and Expanding Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents The White House 15 Jan 2025
- TikTok 'refugees' flock to China's RedNote Radio Free Asia 15 Jan 2025 -- More than half a million users have piled onto the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, days ahead of a looming ban on TikTok in the United States, according to data from app stores and social media videos.
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