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21 January 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Jan 2025
- China's CH-YH1000 transport drone completes taxiing test ahead of planned maiden flight Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- China's CH-YH1000 unmanned transport aircraft on Monday completed a full-load taxiing test under full working conditions in Zhanghe Airport in the city of Jingmen, Central China's Hubei Province. The next step will involve its maiden flight following optimizations, the drone's maker said on Tuesday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on January 21, 2025 PRC MofA 21 Jan 2025
- Chinese FM responds to inquiry on whether to drop sanctions against Rubio Global Times 21 Jan 2025
- Beijing changes Rubio's Chinese name, perhaps to get around travel ban Radio Free Asia 21 Jan 2025 -- Beijing has changed the rendering of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's name in Chinese, sparking speculation that officials might want to get around their own travel ban, in an apparent olive branch to President Donald Trump, analysts said on Tuesday.
- US should heed 'voice of reason', says Chinese FM on TikTok tariff threat Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- In response to a question about US President Donald Trump telling ByteDance it must hand over half of TikTok to a US company or Trump will levy 100 percent tariffs on China, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the US should earnestly listen to the voice of reason and provide an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for market entities from all countries.
- Chinese FM responds to reported Trump's plan to investigate China trade practices, hold off immediate China tariffs Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) spokesperson on Tuesday emphasized China's willingness to enhance dialogue and communication with the US to properly manage differences, calling on the US to meet China halfway to foster the stable, healthy and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.
- US should listen to rational voices, provide a fair business environment, Chinese FM says on 75-day extension of TikTok ban Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- In response to a question on US President Donald Trump's signing an executive order to delay the TikTok ban by 75 days, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that TikTok has been operating in the US for many years and is very popular among American users. It has played a positive role in promoting domestic employment and boosting consumption in the US.
- China seeks more cooperation with US as Trump takes office VOA 21 Jan 2025 -- China has urged the United States to focus on managing bilateral relationships through cooperation instead of confrontation as U.S. President Donald Trump kicks off his second term in office.
- Beijing reiterates commitment to developing stable ties with Washington People's Daily 21 Jan 2025 -- Beijing reiterated its commitment to developing a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship with Washington, ahead of the inauguration on Monday of United States President Donald Trump.
- From Ukraine To The Pacific, Trump Administration Faces New Threats From China-Russia Partnership RFE/RL 21 Jan 2025 -- Attacks on strategic undersea telecom cables off the coast of Taiwan are not new, but when one was suspected of being severed off its northern coast by a Chinese-owned ship in early January, it fit a growing pattern.
- President Xi Jinping Has Virtual Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 21 Jan 2025 -- On the afternoon of January 21, President Xi Jinping had a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Talks with President of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 21 Jan 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks, via videoconference, with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.
- China, Russia should consolidate, expand bilateral relations: Xi Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Tuesday that China and Russia should consolidate and expand bilateral relations and push for in-depth development of practical cooperation.
- Putin vows to consolidate China ties after Trump inauguration Press TV 21 Jan 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to strengthen relations and develop strategic partnership with China.
- Russia and China Working to Ensure Indivisible Security in Eurasia - Putin Sputnik 21 Jan 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video conference with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss Eurasian security and bilateral relations.
- It is hoped that US will act as an effective guarantor for comprehensive implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement: Chinese envoy Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- The three-phase ceasefire agreement should be implemented continuously and comprehensively, and we hope that the US, as a guarantor, will provide effective support for this, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, during the Security Council's open debate on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Monday.
- China's position on issues related to the Panama Canal is consistent and clear, Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Trump's claims Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded on Tuesday to questions regarding US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and the WHO, as well as the US President Donald Trump's claims about the Panama Canal.
- Myanmar junta and insurgents sign ceasefire brokered by China Radio Free Asia 21 Jan 2025 -- A rebel army in northeastern Myanmar has agreed to a ceasefire with the junta after talks mediated by neighboring China, which is keen to see an end to Myanmar's turbulence, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
- Thailand must immediately halt deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China: UN experts OHCHR 21 Jan 2025 -- The Government of Thailand must immediately halt the possible transfer of 48 Uyghurs to the People's Republic of China, UN experts* said today, warning that the group was at real risk of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment if they are returned.
- UN experts urge Thailand to halt deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China Radio Free Asia 21 Jan 2025 -- U.N. experts on Tuesday urged Thailand to halt the deportation of 48 Uyghurs held on immigration charges to China, where they would likely face torture, and treat nearly half of the group's members for "serious health conditions."
- Shenzhou-19 crew successfully completes second series of extravehicular activities Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- Taikonauts of the Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission crew successfully completed their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) at 1:12 am on Tuesday, which lasted approximately 8.5 hours, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA.) The agency also outlined plans consisting of three major missions for 2025.
- China launches five new satellites People's Daily 21 Jan 2025 -- China on Monday launched a CERES-1 carrier rocket with five satellites onboard.
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