Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
19 February 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- China opposes construction on illegally-occupied islands, reefs: FM responds to Vietnam's reclamation on Bai Jiao Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- In response to a question about Vietnam expanding Bai Jiao 10 times by land reclamation, dredging a 299-meter-wide waterway located at the western end of Bai Jiao wide enough to host large vessels including warships, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that the Nansha Qundao are China's inherent territory, and Bai Jiao is a part of the Nansha Qundao, according to CCTV News.
- China denounces Vietnam's island building in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2025 -- China on Wednesday voiced opposition to Vietnam's recent developments in the Spratly archipelago in a rare public protest.
- U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea US Dept. of State 19 Feb 2025 -- "The United States stands with its ally the Philippines to condemn the unsafe and irresponsible actions by the Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) to interfere with a Philippine maritime air operation in the vicinity of Scarborough Reef."
- Philippines to hold large military drills as China tensions simmer VOA 19 Feb 2025 -- Philippine defense officials say they will hold a large, 10-day military training exercise next month, aiming to strengthen the country's ability to respond to any crisis caused by an "external threat."
- PCG slams China PLA Navy helicopter's 'dangerous maneuvers' in WPS Philippine News Agency 19 Feb 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday condemned the dangerous maneuvers of a China People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft in a recent encounter in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
- PAF: Chinese helicopter maneuver 'unsafe, extremely dangerous' Philippine News Agency 19 Feb 2025 -- The maneuvers conducted by the Chinese Harbin Z-9 helicopter against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft were "unsafe and extremely dangerous", the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Wednesday.
- PH patrols to continue in BdM despite Chinese Navy's dangerous acts Philippine News Agency 19 Feb 2025 -- Despite China's continued illegal, coercive and aggressive behavior, the Philippines will not give up its "routine maritime operations" in Bajo de Masinloc, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said Tuesday night.
- China stands ready to actively advance the consultations of South China Sea COC: FM Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday said that China stands ready to work with ASEAN countries to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, actively advance the consultations of the code of conduct in the South China Sea (COC), strive to conclude the COC at an early date, and jointly keep the South China Sea peaceful and stable.
- FM spokesperson responds to claim of three Chinese warships sailing in Australia's 'exclusive economic zone' Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- In response to a media question about "three Chinese warships sailing in Australia's 'exclusive economic zone'," Guo Jiakun, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that he is not familiar with the situation.
- Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrols" ROC MND 19 Feb 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Feb 2025
- PLA Air Force integrates AI in pilot recruitment program Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has integrated new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), into its annual pilot recruitment program for 2025 to boost precision in selection. An expert expressed hope that AI will help recruit more capable pilots.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on February 19, 2025 PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025
- Wang Yi Chairs U.N. Security Council High-Level Meeting "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance" PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, under the initiative of China as the rotating President of the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council for February, the Security Council held a high-level meeting themed "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance".
- Wang Yi Elaborates on China's View on Improving Global Governance PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi elaborated on China's view on the reform and improvement of global governance when chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting in New York.
- Remarks by H.E. Wang Yi at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance" PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025
- Wang Yi on How the U.N. Security Council Better Fulfills Its Duties PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi answered questions from the media on the spot after chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting themed "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance".
- Wang Yi on the U.N. Security Council High-level Meeting Reaching Consensus on Revitalizing Multilateralism PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi made remarks to the media after chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting themed "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance".
- Chinese FM responds to Donald Trump Jr.'s remarks: Hope US will meet China halfway Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- On the issue of China-US relations, China's position is consistent and clear. We are willing to resolve our respective concerns with the US through dialogue and consultation, based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, while firmly safeguarding our national sovereignty, security, and development interests, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
- China condemns 'unilateral and arbitrary' US tariffs Press TV 19 Feb 2025 -- China has firmly condemned the sweeping tariffs threatened or imposed by US President Donald Trump on its products, saying they disrupt global trade.
- China welcomes US-Russia talks on Ukraine People's Daily 19 Feb 2025 -- China welcomes the United States-Russia talks on the Ukraine crisis and calls on all parties and stakeholders to participate in the process of peace talks at an appropriate time, the Foreign Ministry said.
- Wang Yi Meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
- China calls on all parties to accelerate two-state solution: Chinese FM Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- China calls on all parties to accelerate the two-state solution and support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday.
- China sends humanitarian aid to Gaza through Jordan People's Daily 19 Feb 2025 -- The Chinese embassy in Jordan and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization held a departure ceremony on Tuesday for a humanitarian aid shipment to the Gaza Strip.
- Wang Yi on China's Position on the Gaza Conflict PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi answered questions from the media on the spot after chairing the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council high-level meeting themed "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance".
- Wang Yi Meets with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó at the United Nations (U.N.) headquarters in New York.
- Wang Yi Meets with Ugandan Foreign Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakher PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Ugandan Foreign Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakher at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Wang Yi Meets with Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda at the United Nations (U.N.) headquarters in New York.
- Vietnam parliament approves $8 billion railway with loan from China VOA 19 Feb 2025 -- The Vietnam National Assembly on Wednesday gave a near-unanimous approval to a railway bill that allows the country to utilize Chinese loans for the construction of a new $8.3 billion link aimed at improving transport connections between the two neighboring countries.
- 'Time is running out' for jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2025 -- The son of jailed pro-democracy media magnate Jimmy Lai has warned that "time is running out" for his father's health, and called on Britain and the United States to push for his release.
- Chinese state firms win billions as Hong Kong splurges on cross-border development Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2025 -- The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xia Baolong, center, inspects the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, with officials, Feb. 9, 2025.
- HKSAR gov't defends High Court ruling on Ted Hui's asset confiscation People's Daily 19 Feb 2025 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government issued a robust defense on Tuesday regarding a High Court ruling that permits the confiscation of assets belonging to former lawmaker Ted Hui Chi-fung, who has absconded overseas and is currently a wanted individual facing charges for breaching the national security law in Hong Kong.
- China unveils action plan to stabilize foreign investment Global Times 19 Feb 2025 -- China on Wednesday unveiled a new action plan to stabilize foreign investment, with 20 specific measures in four aspects, including further expanding market access in various sectors and increasing efforts to promote investment.
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