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17 March 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- Mainland discloses four members of cyber force linked to Taiwan secessionist authorities; disclosure serves as a stern warning: expert Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday revealed four members of the "Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command" (ICEFCOM) of Taiwan island linked to Taiwan secessionists authorities, operating cyber activities against the Chinese mainland.
- Ministry of State Security discloses members of 'internet army' in 'Taiwan independence' forces Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) released a statement on Monday, revealing details about four members of the "Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command" linked to "Taiwan independence" forces and warning that the internet is not beyond the reach of the law. They must recognize the situation, abandon the fantasy of "Taiwan independence," refuse to become cannon fodder for "Taiwan independence," and cease their cybercriminal activities that undermine national unity, the MSS said.
- FM refutes Japan's claim of the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement does not have legal binding force Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- When asked to comment on a recent claim by the Japanese government that the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement does not have legal binding force and doesn't impose restrictions on local Japanese legislators' visits to and activities in Taiwan, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Monday that in 1978, China and Japan signed the Sino-Japanese Treaty of Peace and Friendship, in which both sides confirmed that the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement serves as the foundation for the peaceful and friendly relations between the two countries.
- Related military activities taken by China necessary, justified, says Chinese FM on inquiry of military exercises around Taiwan Straits Monday Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question that it is learned Chinese military conducted military exercises around the Taiwan Straits on Monday, which some believed are related to the recent changes in the US State Department's wording on its Taiwan policy and the provocative actions of "Taiwan independence" forces, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the related military activities taken by China are necessary, lawful, and justified measures to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. They serve as a firm response to the deliberate indulgence and support of "Taiwan independence" activities by external forces, and a stern warning to the separatist actions of the "Taiwan independence" forces.
- Chinese FM warns DPP's attempt to rename overseas offices, urges certain countries to recognize malicious intentions behind Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- Commenting on a reporter's inquiry concerning that Taiwan regional authorities attempt to set up new overseas offices in certain countries or rename existing offices named after Taipei to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the one-China principle is a universally recognized norm of international relations and a prevailing consensus of the international community, serving as the political foundation for China to establish and develop relations with other countries. The Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future.
- Symposium on Anti-Secession Law draws high attention from Taiwan People's Daily 17 Mar 2025 -- A symposium held in Beijing on Friday to mark the 20th anniversary of the enforcement of China's Anti-Secession Law has drawn significant attention from Taiwan.
- Prosecution of Taiwan-based publisher used for CCP propaganda: MAC CNA 17 Mar 2025 -- The case of a Taiwan-based publisher who was put on trial in the People's Republic of China (PRC) on "separatism" charges last month is being used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for propaganda purposes, according to Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).
- Taiwan refutes China 'cyberattack' allegation CNA 17 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's Information, Communications, and Electronic Force Command (ICEFCOM) on Monday rejected an allegation by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) that it launched cyberattacks targeting China's Internet infrastructure to push a "Taiwan independence" agenda.
- U.S. report raises concern over Evergreen sourcing ships from China CNA 17 Mar 2025 -- Foreign buyers are currently the primary source driving shipbuilding production in China, with Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine Corp. being one of them especially concerning, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
- The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining "The PRC carries out joint combat readiness alert patrols." ROC MND 17 Mar 2025
- The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining "The PRC carries out joint combat readiness alert patrols." ROC MND 17 Mar 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Mar 2025
- New footage of alleged Chinese 6th-gen fighter emerges, appears to show smooth progress: expert Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- An alleged Chinese sixth-generation fighter jet that first appeared in December last year apparently has conducted another flight test recently, according to videos and images on social media on Monday. A Chinese military affairs expert said the footage, if authentic, showed that the flight tests of the new aircraft are progressing smoothly.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on March 17, 2025 PRC MofA 17 Mar 2025
- Chinese media, Hun Sen celebrate White House order to close US-funded news outlets Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2025 -- Representatives of closed Asian societies without free press on Monday welcomed the U.S. administration's decision to halt broadcasts by Voice of America and freeze funding to Radio Free Asia, while democracy activists and dissidents expressed disbelief and dismay.
- Senior Chinese official, former U.S. treasury secretary exchange views on China-U.S. economic, trade relations People's Daily 17 Mar 2025 -- Senior Chinese official He Lifeng on Sunday met with former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in Beijing, and the two sides exchanged views on both China-U.S. economic and trade relations and the global economy.
- China, Thailand combat cross-border crime under intl law; US has no right to interfere: FM Global Times 17 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question concerning US Secretary of State Rubio's announcement of visa restrictions and other sanctions against Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uygurs to China, as well as a statement made by the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry that emphasized Thailand has always adhered to humanitarian principles in its repatriation of Chinese nationals and the Thailand-US relationship should be built on the foundation of mutual respect, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the cooperation between China and Thailand in combating smuggling and other cross-border illegal activities is in accordance with the laws of both countries, as well as international laws and practices, and that the US has no right to interfere.
- Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2025 -- The company at the vanguard of plans to mine deep sea metals used in electric vehicle batteries has surrendered a third of its Pacific Ocean exploration area after a breakdown in cooperation with the island nation of Kiribati, paving the way for China to add to its regional foothold in the contentious industry.
- Uyghur activists in France re-file transnational repression case in Paris court Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2025 -- Two Uyghur activists in France have re-filed a complaint to a Paris court alleging that China engaged in transnational repression against them, the France-based European Uyghur Institute said.
- China unveils plan on special initiatives to boost consumption People's Daily 17 Mar 2025 -- China on Sunday made public a plan on special initiatives to increase consumption, as the world's second-largest economy moves to make domestic demand the main engine and anchor of economic growth.
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