Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
22 January 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- US freedom of navigation operations 'unsuccessful,' study says Radio Free Asia 22 Jan 2025 -- So-called freedom of navigation operations, or FONOPs, that the U.S. Navy has been carrying out against China's extensive maritime claims in the South China Sea, have proved ineffective and even risk escalating tensions, Australian research found.
- Ex-general indicted for planning armed overthrow of government CNA 22 Jan 2025 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Wednesday that a former Taiwanese general and five others have been indicted for allegedly accepting funds from the Chinese Communist Party to assist in overthrowing Taiwan's government.
- Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrols" ROC MND 22 Jan 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Jan 2025
- PLA Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate, making breakthroughs in stealth, combat command and firepower integrated control Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was officially commissioned on Wednesday. The 5,000-ton-class warship features advancements in stealth, combat command systems and integrated firepower control.
- Chinese company unveils supersonic plane prototype that can fly at Mach-4 Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese company working on a commercial transport plane capable of flying at Mach-4, twice the speed of the Concorde - unveiled the prototype of its next-generation supersonic aircraft, the Global Times learned on Wednesday.
- BI says alleged Chinese spy traveled in, out of PH since 2015 Philippine News Agency 22 Jan 2025 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said it has forwarded to concerned government agencies the details of the supposed Chinese spy that allegedly conducted espionage activities in key military and civilian infrastructure in the country.
- AFP looking into circumstances of espionage suspects' activities Philippine News Agency 22 Jan 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it is looking into the circumstances regarding the activities of the Chinese national and two of his Filipino cohorts who were earlier arrested in Makati City for alleged espionage activities.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on January 22, 2025 PRC MofA 22 Jan 2025
- Beijing's lack of clarity about Rubio sanctions sparks speculation in China VOA 22 Jan 2025 -- Beijing's lack of clarity about whether it will lift sanctions previously placed on Marco Rubio — the new U.S. secretary of state and a China hawk — has sparked speculation on Chinese social media about whether Rubio will become the first American diplomat in his position who can't visit China.
- Chinese FM responds to change in official translation of Marco Rubio's surname Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- In response to a question about whether the recent change by the Chinese side in the official translation of the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's surname, using the characters 鲁 (lǔ) 比 (bǐ) 奥 (ào) instead of the earlier official translation using 卢 (lú) for the first syllable, indicates that he is no longer under sanction by China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that she had not noticed it but would look into it. She added that what was more important was his English name.
- China urges US to stop wrongful practice of misusing sanctions over cybersecurity: FM spokesperson Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- Responding to media questions regarding the US Treasury Department's recent announcement of imposing sanctions against certain Chinese companies and individuals for their alleged involvement in a hyped hack attempt by "Salt Typhoon," a so-called China-linked hacker group, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China opposes the Biden administration's accusations and arbitrary sanctions without credible evidence.
- Trump says China tariffs could begin Feb. 1 Radio Free Asia 22 Jan 2025 -- The first round of promised U.S. tariffs on imports from China could begin as early as next week, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. He also unveiled plans for levies on goods arriving in America from Mexico, Canada and even the European Union.
- China braces for potential trade war after Trump threatens to impose tariffs VOA 22 Jan 2025 -- China is bracing for potential tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% duty on Chinese imports as early as Feb. 1.
- No winner in a trade or tariff war: FM Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- In response to a question regarding US President Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariff on Chinese exports to the US, starting February 1, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that "We believe that there's no winner in a trade or tariff war, and we firmly uphold our national interests."
- Beijing open to steady, healthy Washington ties People's Daily 22 Jan 2025 -- Beijing is ready to work with Washington to promote the "steady, healthy and sustainable" growth of China-United States relations for the benefit of both countries and the world, a top Chinese envoy said after the new US administration took office on Monday.
- A day after inauguration, Trump threatens to hit EU with tariffs, takes aim at China Press TV 22 Jan 2025 -- US President Donald Trump reiterates his previous stance by pledging to hit the European Union with tariffs, while adding that a 10 percent duty on Chinese imports could be implemented as soon as February 1.
- Trump signals aggressive stance as US races China in AI development VOA 22 Jan 2025 -- Before he had been in office for 48 hours, President Donald Trump sent a clear signal that to outpace China, his administration will be pursuing an aggressive agenda when it comes to pushing the United States forward on the development of artificial intelligence and the infrastructure that powers it.
- Xi holds talks with Putin, calls for guiding China-Russia ties toward greater heights Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video meeting on Tuesday, as the two leaders hailed bilateral ties in their first interaction in 2025. Xi called on the two sides to consolidate and expand bilateral relations and push for in-depth development of practical cooperation.
- Xi speaks with Putin, calling on China, Russia to uphold int'l fairness, justice People's Daily 22 Jan 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said he is willing to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue guiding bilateral relations towards a new height in the new year.
- Chinese FM responds to Quad foreign ministers' China-related remarks Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- Responding to an inquiry concerning the meeting of Quad's foreign ministers on Tuesday (US time) during which they claimed that China seeks to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China has always advocated that cooperation among countries should not target third parties.
- China, Mekong countries agree to combat scam centers, arms trafficking Radio Free Asia 22 Jan 2025 -- The six Mekong River countries are working together to combat online scamming and arms dealing in the interests of their security, China's embassy in Myanmar said, as authorities renew efforts to tackle a problem that is causing growing alarm across the region.
- Chinese Embassy says it despicable for UK to shelter HK anti-China criminals Global Times 22 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in the UK said it is despicable for the UK to shelter criminals in response to UK foreign officials' meeting with four anti-China individuals seeking to destabilize Hong Kong who are wanted by the Hong Kong police. The embassy said that four individuals' egregious actions seriously endanger national security, severely undermine the fundamental interests of Hong Kong, and have a serious impact on the One Country, Two Systems which is a bottom line that must not be crossed.
- Cash-strapped Chinese take the slow train home for Lunar New Year Radio Free Asia 22 Jan 2025 -- Ordinary Chinese are taking to trains, planes and automobiles amid the Lunar New Year travel rush that will see hundreds of millions head home to usher in the Year of the Snake, but the economic downturn is biting deep, sending many to the bottom of the ladder.
- Islamic State claims killing of Chinese national in Afghanistan VOA 22 Jan 2025 -- Taliban authorities in northeastern Afghanistan said Wednesday that a gun attack resulted in the death of a Chinese national, while his local interpreter escaped unharmed.
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