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27 February 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- US still opposes 'forced, coercive' changes to Taiwan's status, Rubio says VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington's opposition to attempts to alter Taiwan's status through force or coercion.
- Trump declines to commit to Taiwan's defense if China invades CNA 27 Feb 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday again refused to make clear his stance on protecting Taiwan from a takeover by China during his presidency.
- Captain of ship that allegedly cut Taiwan-Penghu cable remanded in custody CNA 27 Feb 2025 -- Tainan prosecutors obtained a court order Thursday for the Chinese captain of a vessel to be remanded in custody, pending an investigation into the severing of an undersea telecommunications cable between Taiwan proper and the offshore Penghu County.
- China sends 60 warplanes, vessels near Taiwan CNA 27 Feb 2025 -- China sent 45 warplanes and 15 vessels to the vicinity of Taiwan proper in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted its fifth "joint combat readiness patrol" of the month, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Thursday.
- China adopts 'peace and war' approach with drills, new measures: MAC CNA 27 Feb 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday that the Chinese authorities are likely adopting a "dual approach of peace and war" by setting up a zone near Taiwan for "live-fire exercises" while Fujian Province rolled out 17 new measures to benefit Taiwanese during a two-day annual work conference on Taiwan affairs.
- China's Ministry of National Defense warns DPP authorities: We will come and get you, sooner or later Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) sent out a stern warning on Thursday to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the island of Taiwan saying that "we will come and get you, sooner or later."
- Chinese Defense Ministry warns Taiwan DPP authorities: 'will come and get you, sooner or later' Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- The Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday warned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on the island of Taiwan: "We will come and get you, sooner or later."
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Feb 2025
- China flexes military muscle in Indo-Pacific, testing US and allies VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- China has held a series of live-fire military drills across the Indo-Pacific region over the past week, from the Taiwan Strait to the Tasman Sea. Analysts say the exercises, which included "extremely capable" weapons systems, were aimed at testing the United States and regional countries' responses to military threats.
- Will Australia make notification in advance of military ops near China? Chinese Defense Ministry asks in return Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- In response to four questions raised by journalists on the recent exercises by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships in international waters near Australia and New Zealand, including the two countries' claims that China did not notify them in time, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on Thursday reiterated that the PLA Navy flotilla's activities completely conform to international law. He responded by asking if Australia would send notifications in advance when it conducts military operations near China.
- China willing to strengthen communication with NZ regarding 'live-fire drill concerns' raised by visiting NZ deputy PM Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- Responding to question regarding Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters' meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday, during which Peters raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China has previously introduced situation and elaborated its positions on relevant issues multiple times. "We are willing to strengthen communication with the New Zealand, enhance mutual understanding, and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations," Lin said.
- People's Liberation Army-Navy vessels operating near Australia Australia DOD 27 Feb 2025 -- People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu, is operating approximately 296 nautical miles (548 kilometres) west of Hobart, entering the Great Australian Bight.
- Chinese Naval Task Group New Zealand Defence Force 27 Feb 2025 -- The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), in conjunction with Australian authorities, are monitoring a People's Liberation Army - Navy (PLA-N) Task Group in the Tasman Sea, in international waters about 350 nautical miles northeast of Australia's Bass Strait.
- Palace to beef up security after arrest of alleged Chinese spies Philippine News Agency 27 Feb 2025 -- Malacañang is set to heighten security measures following the arrest of alleged Chinese spies supposedly involved in surveillance activities targeting the presidential palace, the military, and the police.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on February 27, 2025 PRC MofA 27 Feb 2025
- Trump to hit Canada, Mexico, China with new tariffs VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would impose 25% tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico next week as he originally planned, contending the two neighboring countries are still not doing enough to curb the flow of drugs into the United States.
- Rubio accuses China of 'reverse' Opium War via fentanyl Radio Free Asia 27 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday suggested Beijing may be "deliberately" flooding America with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, in a "reverse" form of the mid-1800s Opium Wars that enfeebled China's international standing.
- Chinese FM responds to Rubio's concerns: China-Russia ties unaffected by third parties Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- In response to media inquiries over US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's concerns about China-Russia relations in an interview, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that as two major countries, China and Russia share a relationship with strong endogenous momentum, that is unaffected by any third party.
- China supports Palestinians to restore legitimate national rights at UN Human Rights Council Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- A senior Chinese envoy voiced firm support for the Palestinian people's just course in restoring their legitimate national rights at a United Nations Human Rights Council meeting on Thursday, calling on the international community to make efforts toward a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.
- US condemns Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China Radio Free Asia 27 Feb 2025 -- The United States condemned longtime ally Thailand for deporting 40 ethnic Uyghurs to China on Thursday, warning that the men risk facing torture when they return to the northeastern region of Xinjiang, which they fled more than 10 years ago.
- On Thailand's Forced Return of Uyghurs to China US Dept. of State 27 Feb 2025 -- "We condemn in the strongest possible terms Thailand's forced return of at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where they lack due process rights and where Uyghurs have faced persecution, forced labor, and torture."
- UN agencies condemn Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China UN News 27 Feb 2025 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) together with refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday strongly condemned Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, calling it a serious violation of international law and the fundamental principle of non-refoulement.
- Sorrow, frustration as US condemns deportation of Uyghurs to China VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- For Sweden-based independent Uyghur researcher Nyrola Elima, Feb. 27, 2025, stands as a day of deep sorrow.
- EXPLAINED: Thailand's repatriation of 40 Uyghur refugees to China Radio Free Asia 27 Feb 2025 -- Thailand's decision to deport 40 Uyghurs back to China after languishing in a Bangkok detention center for over a decade raises concerns about their fate -- and questions about what they were doing there in the first place.
- UN Human Rights Chief deeply troubled by Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China OHCHR 27 Feb 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said the deportation on Thursday of 40 ethnic Uyghurs -- who have been held in Thailand for over 11 years -- to China is a clear violation of international human rights laws and standards.
- Thailand: Statement by the Spokesperson on the deportation of Uyghurs to China European External Action Service (EEAS) 27 Feb 2025 -- The European Union deeply regrets the deportation by Thailand of the group of 40 Uyghurs to China in a breach of the principle of non-refoulement and Thailand's obligations under national and international law as a member of the Human Rights Council.
- Report: China has half a million Uyghurs in prison or detention Radio Free Asia 27 Feb 2025 -- China still has more than half a million Uyghurs in prisons or detention centers and has expanded its repression of the ethnic group, a new report says, despite Beijing's assurances that the northwestern region of Xinjiang has returned to normalcy.
- Loved one missing in China? New guide is here to help Radio Free Asia 27 Feb 2025 -- So many foreign nationals have gone "missing" in China in recent years, later found to be detained by the authorities, that a rights group has issued a handbook for loved ones dealing with similar situations.
- Foreign Secretary statement on Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghur Muslims to China UK FCDO 27 Feb 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary made a statement following Thailand's decision to deport 40 Uyghur Muslims to China.
- UNHCR condemns forced returns from Thailand UNHCR 27 Feb 2025 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, deeply regrets the deportation of some 40 Uyghurs after more than 10 years in Thailand's detention centres.
- Outcry builds as Thailand deports Uyghurs to China after 10 years in detention VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- The United Nations led criticism Thursday of Thailand's government over its deportation to China of 40 Uyghurs held for more than a decade in detention in Bangkok. The deportation came despite warnings that the Uyghurs face persecution and the risk of torture if handed over to Chinese authorities.
- Statement from Minister Joly following Thailand's forced return of Uyghur refugees to China Canada 27 Feb 2025
- Federal Foreign Office on the deportation of a number of Uyghurs from Thailand to China Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Feb 2025
- China has always been a 'stabilizing force' in the global economy: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Global Times 27 Feb 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday reaffirmed China's role as a stabilizing force in the global economy, while addressing a media query about China's role amid rising economic uncertainties in the world.
- As tariffs expand, focus also on workarounds for Chinese goods VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- As U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with an expanding net of tariffs, including an additional 10% for Chinese imports starting next week, industry insiders and experts say closing existing loopholes and workarounds that companies use to avoid trade taxes is also key.
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