07 March 2025 - China Special Weapons News

Tibet is a 'front line' in struggle for freedom with Beijing: US official Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2025 -- Tibet's struggle for autonomy in China is "one of the front lines" in America's battle with the Chinese Communist Party, a senior State Department official said at a Tibetan New Year celebration.

Wang Yi on the South China Sea: China has full confidence in concluding the COC PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's position on the South China Sea.
Wang Yi on the South-China-Sea performance staged by the Philippines: Those acting as others' chess pieces are bound to be discarded PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about the disputes between China and the Philippines.

Taiwan decries China official's 'misinterpretation' of U.N. resolution CNA 07 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday criticized Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) for using United Nations Resolution 2758 to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan.
Only reference to Taiwan region in UN is 'Taiwan, Province of China': Chinese Foreign Minister Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- The only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is "Taiwan, Province of China." Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions.
The only reference to Taiwan region in the UN is 'Taiwan, Province of China': Chinese FM Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to media inquiry over some countries claiming that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not equate to the One China principle, does not clarify the island of Taiwan's sovereignty, and does not prevent the island from participating in international organizations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that the only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is "Taiwan, Province of China."
To provoke trouble in the name of Taiwan is to invite trouble for Japan, says Chinese top diplomat Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- "To provoke trouble in the name of Taiwan is to invite trouble for Japan," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, warning some people in Japan who refuse to reflect on history and secretly collude with Taiwan secessionists, as part of his remarks commenting on China-Japan relations.
Wang Yi: To provoke trouble in the name of Taiwan is to invite trouble for Japan PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the one-China principle is the political foundation for China-Japan relations.
Wang Yi: Taiwan's return to China forms an important part of the post-war international order PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi responded to the narrative questioning Resolution 2758 of the U.N. General Assembly.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Mar 2025

Chinese warships under close watch near Australian waters Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2025 -- The Australian navy deployed three vessels and surveillance aircraft to "keep a close eye" on a Chinese task group that has been operating "in the vicinity of Australia" since mid-February, the Australian defense minister said.

Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets the Press PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- On March 7, 2025, a press conference was held on the margins of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress at the Media Center, during which Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions from Chinese and foreign media about China's foreign policy and external relations.
Wang Yi on diplomacy for the people: No matter where you are, the motherland will never be far PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi updated on how MFA acts on diplomacy for the people.
Wang Yi on diplomacy for high-quality development: Providing solid strategic underpinning and fostering a favorable external environment PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed on how China's foreign service supports its national development.
Wang Yi: The Chinese miracle will be followed by even more remarkable high-quality development PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered the question about China's economy.
Wang Yi on neighborhood diplomacy: Harmony is key to a prosperous family in all endeavors PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about neighborhood diplomacy.
Wang Yi: A community with a shared future for mankind will ensure that everyone will have a bright future PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Wang Yi: China will provide certainty to this uncertain world PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke of China's role in the world on the diplomatic front.
Wang Yi: Through head-of-state diplomacy, China's relations with the world have undergone positive and profound changes PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi reviewed China's achievements in head-of-state diplomacy in 2024 and envisioned highlights in 2025.
Wang Yi: The mission of China's diplomacy remains unchanged and upholds what is right PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- On March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted the press conference at the Press Center for the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress.

China's sense of responsibility, pledge to multilateralism on full display Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- Through head-of-state diplomacy, China's relations with the world have undergone positive and profound changes. In the past year, President Xi Jinping personally planned and conducted head-of-state diplomacy, and many fruitful results were achieved, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Wang Yi on global governance: China will firmly come forward to be a pillar of the multilateral system PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's proposition on global governance.
Chinese FM responds to inquiry on US' withdrawal from key intl organizations, freezing of foreign aid Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- When asked about whether the Trump administration's withdrawal from several key international organizations and freezing most of its foreign aid will be beneficial for China's development and provide a strategic opportunity for the country to play a more important role in international affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that New China stands firm on the side of international justice, and resolutely opposes power politics and hegemony. China believe that friends should be permanent and we should pursue common interests.
Chinese FM responds to Global Times about some who question UN's role and authority being weakened Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to a Global Times reporter's question at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that some believe that the current international order is facing its most dangerous moment since WWII, with the role and authority of the UN being weakened, how China address the situation and what role China will play, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the more complex the problems, the greater the need to accentuate the important status of the UN; the more pressing the challenges, the greater the need to uphold the due authority of the UN.
Chinese FM responds to Global Times question: no country should dictate solely due to strength or power; monopoly of intl affairs by a few countries opposed Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to a Global Times reporter's question at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that some believe that the current international order is facing its most dangerous moment since WWII, with the role and authority of the UN being weakened, how China address the situation and what role China will play, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the more complex the problems, the greater the need to accentuate the important status of the UN; the more pressing the challenges, the greater the need to uphold the due authority of the UN.

China criticizes Trump tariffs, threatens possible retaliation VOA 07 Mar 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday criticized the United States for imposing tariffs on Chinese imports and vowed to "resolutely retaliate" if Washington continues to increase pressure on Beijing.
China warns US against containment as Trump's second term reshapes relations Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2025 -- No country should expect to suppress China and maintain good relations with it, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday, as he warned of a reaction if the United States tried to contain his country.
Wang Yi: The United States should not return good with evil on the fentanyl issue PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's position on the fentanyl issue.
Wang Yi: China and the United States must seek peaceful co-existence on this planet PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's principled position on China-U.S. relations.
Wang Yi: China will definitely take countermeasures in response to arbitrary pressure PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's position on tariffs.
China warns of 'law of jungle' after Trump's unilateral tariffs Press TV 07 Mar 2025 -- China has warned the United States against slapping "tariffs without reason," noting that such unilateral measures could lead to a "law of the jungle" scenario.
China says it will firmly confront U.S. tariff pressure IRNA 07 Mar 2025 -- China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, has vowed that Beijing would firmly retaliate against the United States if it escalates the trade war with more tariffs, striking a tough note despite the country's economic challenges.
Chinese FM responds to Global Times question: Those with 'stronger arms' and 'bigger fists' should not be allowed to call the shots; intl affairs must not be monopolized by a few countries Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to a Global Times reporter's question at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that some believe that the current international order is facing its most dangerous moment since WWII, with the role and authority of the UN being undermined, how the situation can be addressed and what role China will play, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the more complex the problems, the greater the need to accentuate the important status of the UN; the more pressing the challenges, the greater the need to uphold the due authority of the UN.
U.S. should not return good with evil, or even impose arbitrary tariffs: FM People's Daily 07 Mar 2025 -- The United States should not return good with evil, or even impose arbitrary tariffs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday when commenting on the U.S. move to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods using the fentanyl issue as a pretext.

Wang Yi: A mature and stable China-Russia relationship represents a pioneering effort in forging a new model of major-country relations PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke of China-Russia relations
No matter how intl landscape evolves, internal driving force of China-Russia friendship will not diminish: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- When asked about whether the recent dialogue between Russia and the US might affect the China Russia strategic cooperation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said at a conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on Friday in Beijing that no matter how the international landscape evolves, the historical logic of China-Russia friendship will not change and its internal driving force will not diminish.

Achieving 'dragon and elephant dance' as mutually supportive partners only correct choice for China, India: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question about how China views the development of China-India relations in the context of the current global upheaval and whether it's possible for China and India to establish a lasting relationship, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday at a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations that China has always believed that being mutually supportive partners and achieving the "Dragon and Elephant Dance" is the only correct choice for both sides.
Wang Yi: A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant is the only right choice for China and India PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China-India relations.

Wang Yi on China-LAC cooperation: There is only mutual support, no geopolitical calculations PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China's cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries.

Wang Yi on China-Japan relations: Japan should take the test of conscience and integrity PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China-Japan relations.

Wang Yi on China-EU relations: Lifting up both sides and making for a brighter world PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China-EU relations.

Wang Yi on the prominent, growing strength of the Global South: The dynamism of the changes originates from the South PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke of the cooperation of the Global South.

Wang Yi : Countries should support Africa in exploring a new development path of self-reliance and self-strengthening PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China-Africa relationship.

Wang Yi on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The will of the people must not be defied, and the principle of justice must not be abandoned PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's view and position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Wang Yi on the Ukraine Crisis: No one wins in a conflict, but everyone gains in peace PRC MofA 07 Mar 2025 -- At the press conference on March 7, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke of the Ukraine crisis.

Chinese embassy urges Canada to cease defamation of using AI to conduct cyberattacks Global Times 07 Mar 2025 -- In response to reports made by Canadian authorities on Thursday accusing China of using AI to create false information and conduct cyberattacks within Canadian territory, a spokesperson for the Embassy of China in Canada stated that Canada, without factual basis, has fabricated false information and made unfounded accusations against China, tarnishing its reputation. China firmly opposes and will never accept such actions, the spokesperson said, according to the Embassy of China in Canada on Friday.

Myanmar military battles to push rebels back from Chinese economic zone Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2025 -- Myanmar's military bombed a village in an economic zone that is vital to China's investment in Myanmar, sparking a fire that burned almost 200 homes, residents told Radio Free Asia, as insurgents tightened their grip on the junta's last pockets of territory in Rakhine state.

China cracking down on Protestant churches during annual congress Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2025 -- Chinese authorities raided a Protestant "house church" in the eastern province of Anhui amid a nationwide security clampdown during the annual National People's Congress in Beijing, according to a U.S.-based rights group and local Christians.

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