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12 March 2025 - China Special Weapons News

  • Ministry of National Defense Press Release Regarding Incident Involving Civilian Posing as Think Tank Member ROC MND 12 Mar 2025
  • Taiwan Affairs Office responds to inquiry on more specific measures to punish die-hard 'Taiwan independence' separatists Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- In response to an inquiry on an NPC deputy's advice that measures to punish die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists could be further detailed and implemented through legislative work at the NPC Standing Committee level or through regulatory rules at the State Council level,Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the lawful punishment of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists for splitting the country and inciting division is a rightful act meant to defend national sovereignty, reunification of the motherland and territorial integrity.
  • Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson on insights Sun Yat-sen left for current cross-Straits relations Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- March 12, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese revolutionary and statesman Sun Yat-sen. In his final political testament to the Chinese people, he left the words: "Peace, struggle, and save China." In response to a media inquiry on what insights these words offer for the current cross-Straits relations and China's development, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Sun was a great national hero, great patriot, and great forerunner of China's democratic revolution. Throughout his life, he pursued national unity and the revitalization of China, earning the admiration of all Chinese people.
  • It is natural for Taiwan celebrities to express recognition of 'Taiwan, Province of China': spokesperson Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- Recently, many celebrities from Taiwan island have reposted "Taiwan, Province of China" on Weibo while Taiwan's so-called "mainland affairs council" has labeled this as a "united front tool" from the mainland and claimed that they will examine the actions, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. Taiwan has never been a country. It is entirely natural for a wide range of Taiwan people, including entertainers, to express their recognition of the country and their opposition to "Taiwan independence" separatism. This is a reflection of national righteousness.
  • Taiwan Affairs Office responds to absence of 'peaceful reunification' in 2024 and 2025 government work reports Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- As media reports have noted, the 2024 and 2025 government work reports on Taiwan-related content emphasize "China will firmly advance the cause of reunification" but do not mention "peaceful reunification." When asked whether this indicates a change in the mainland's position, the spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Chen Binhua responded on Wednesday that China is willing to make the utmost effort and show the greatest sincerity to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification in resolving the Taiwan question. "If 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces provoke, coerce, or challenge the bottom line and cross red lines, we will be forced to take decisive measures," he said.
  • Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson refutes DPP authorities' hype over mainland defense budget Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about the Chinese mainland's defense budget increasing by 7.2 percent this year, while Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" claimed it hoped the mainland would exercise "rational restraint" and refrain from "military provocations," Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities continuously hype up the so-called military threat from the mainland while currying favor with external forces that exploit Taiwan. It is self-evident who is truly undermining cross-Straits peace and fueling tensions in the Taiwan Straits.
  • Desire for closer cross-Straits ties cannot be suppressed, mainland spokesperson responds to DPP's ban on academic exchanges Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- When asked by the media about the Lai Ching-te administration's ban on exchanges with several mainland universities on the list of prohibited exchanges and cooperation, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that the Lai Ching-te administration has ignored the mainstream public opinion on the island of Taiwan that has been calling for peace, development, exchange and cooperation since May 2024.
  • Self-contradictory and self-defeating tactics on relating Taiwan question to Ukraine exposes DPP's anxiety: mainland spokesperson Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about the US and Ukrainian leaders' multiple debates during their meetings has fueled distrust toward the US in Taiwan island, while Taiwan's regional authorities propagated differences between Taiwan and Ukraine in an attempt to dismiss skepticism, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities had previously aggressively pushed the narrative of "Today Ukraine, tomorrow Taiwan," attempting to incite anti-mainland sentiment and seek external backing. Now, they are hastily trying to draw a distinction. This self-contradictory and self-defeating behavior only exposes their anxiety and lack of confidence.
  • Taiwan Affairs Office slams US for claiming to 'support Taiwan' while taking actions that harm the island Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- In response to a US official's remarks that "everything the US does in Taiwan is to make Taiwan stronger, safer, and more prosperous" and can build a "supply chain in areas such as drones and robotics," Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, slammed the US for talk about "supporting Taiwan," but their actions only "harm and destroy the island."
  • Taiwan Affairs Office responds to island's anti-dumping probes on mainland's steel, beer, and potential countermeasures Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- When asked by the media about the Chinese mainland's response to Taiwan's announcement on Tuesday to initiate anti-dumping investigations into mainland steel products and beer, and whether further trade countermeasures, including the potential cancellation of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), would be taken by the mainland, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated on Wednesday, "We have taken note of the relevant situation. The Taiwan island should treat mainland enterprises fairly and properly handle the related issues."
  • Taiwan Affairs Office slams DPP for 'selling out' Taiwan amid concerns of TSMC becoming USMC in island Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- In response to a recent joint announcement by US President Donald Trump and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) CEO C.C. Wei that TSMC will invest at least another $100 billion in the US, sparking concerns on the island that TSMC is turning into "USMC," while DPP authorities claimed that the move benefits the industry and dismissed such concerns as unnecessary, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference on Wednesday that the DPP's rhetoric is no other than swallowing insults while the lies unravel. The so-called move being "beneficial to the industry" actually means beneficial to the US industry.
  • Chinese mainland warns of decisive action if "Taiwan independence" forces cross red line People's Daily 12 Mar 2025 -- If the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces provoke, exert pressure, or dare to cross the red line, resolute actions will be taken in response, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
  • PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Mar 2025
  • Self-contradictory and self-defeating tactics on relating Taiwan question to Ukraine exposes DPP's anxiety: mainland spokesperson Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about the US and Ukrainian leaders' multiple debates during their meetings has fueled distrust toward the US in Taiwan island, while Taiwan's regional authorities propagated differences between Taiwan and Ukraine in an attempt to dismiss skepticism, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities had previously aggressively pushed the narrative of "Today Ukraine, tomorrow Taiwan," attempting to incite anti-mainland sentiment and seek external backing. Now, they are hastily trying to draw a distinction. This self-contradictory and self-defeating behavior only exposes their anxiety and lack of confidence.

  • China, Iran, Russia complete joint maritime drill, 'boosting capabilities in non-traditional security field' Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- China, Iran and Russia on Tuesday wrapped up a maritime drill after practicing night live-fire shooting and rescue operation of simulated hijacked commercial ships near Iran. A Chinese expert said the exercise has boosted the three countries' naval capabilities in dealing with non-traditional security threats.
  • China extends warship service life with advanced anti-corrosion technologies Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- A Chinese naval researcher recently revealed that her work on anti-corrosion technologies is contributing to extending warships' service life. An analyst said on Wednesday that corrosion protection is a key aspect that directly affects the generation of combat capabilities.

  • China's top legislature concludes annual session People's Daily 12 Mar 2025 -- The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, concluded its third session Tuesday.
  • Policies hint at new phase of opening-up People's Daily 12 Mar 2025 -- China's recently announced policies and development direction, including those from the two sessions, signal a new phase of high-standard opening-up marked by "mutual empowerment", according to both domestic and multinational companies.

  • Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on March 12, 2025 PRC MofA 12 Mar 2025

  • China to take resolute countermeasures if pressure is exerted relentlessly against China, FM on China-US trade issues Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China-US trade is reciprocal, and cooperation can achieve mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. If pressure is exerted relentlessly against China, China will definitely take resolute countermeasures.
  • China to take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights, FM on US 25% tariff on steel and aluminum Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- Responding to media inquiries about whether China will take actions or retaliate against the US' imposition of a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated on a regular press conference on Wednesday that China has always believed that protectionism leads nowhere, and there is no winner in a trade war or a tariff war. It is a universal consensus of the international community.
  • China's foreign ministry responds to Walmart's summons by Chinese regulators Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- It is reported that China's Ministry of Commerce and other departments summoned Walmart on Tuesday for reportedly requiring some of its Chinese suppliers to slash prices significantly in an attempt to shift the burden of the US tariffs on China to Chinese suppliers and consumers.
  • Chinese authorities summon Walmart over reported supplier price cut demands: report Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and other departments summoned Walmart on Tuesday for reportedly requiring some of its Chinese suppliers to slash prices significantly in an attempt to shift the burden of the US tariffs on China to Chinese suppliers and consumers, Yuyuantantian, a media outlet affiliated with China Media Group, reported on Wednesday.

  • China willing to strengthen counterterrorism co-op with Pakistan: Chinese FM responds to Pakistan train hijack Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- When asked by the media about Tuesday's train hijacking incident in Pakistan by a separatist militant group, which involved 450 passengers, and the successful rescue of 104 passengers by Pakistani security forces, who killed at least 16 terrorists in the process, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated, "We have noted the relevant reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack."

  • China to hold Beijing meeting between China, Russia, Iran on Iranian nuclear issue Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- China will hold the Beijing meeting between China, Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue on March 14, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
  • Tripartite meeting of Iran, China, Russia to focus on nuclear issues IRNA 12 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the upcoming meeting between Iran, China, and Russia will mainly address the issues related to nuclear energy and sanctions removal.

  • China advocates political solution from Day 1, says FM on Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- When asked about China's response to Ukraine saying it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China has noted the relevant reports. Mao added that from the first day of the outbreak of the crisis, China has been advocating dialogue and negotiation to seek a political solution.

  • China boosting development of AI for use in trade war with US VOA 12 Mar 2025 -- Encouraged by the enthusiastic reception to its DeepSeek artificial intelligence platform in January, China's leaders are going all out to encourage AI companies to harness the power of this technology to compete with the United States and other countries in business and military spheres.

  • Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration VOA 12 Mar 2025 -- The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this week brought the campaign to secure his father's release to the Trump administration in Washington.

  • Another group of 18 Qianfan Constellation satellites launched in Hainan, South China Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- China's Long March-8 carrier rocket, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), successfully lifted off from the Launch Pad 1 at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, which was also developed by CALT, on Wednesday. The rocket carried 18 satellites, successfully deploying the fifth batch of Qianfan Constellation satellites into their designated orbit. The mission is a complete success and marks the maiden launch from the Launch Pad 1, Global Times learned from CALT.
  • China launches 18 satellites from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site People's Daily 12 Mar 2025 -- A group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites was launched aboard the Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province in the early hours of Wednesday.



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