Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
31 March 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- Implementing Visa Restrictions under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- "Today, I am taking steps to impose additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials determined to be substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Tibetan Areas, pursuant to the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018."
- China claims discovery of 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2025 -- The China National Offshore Oil Corporation, or CNOOC, has discovered an oilfield in the South China Sea with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tons, Chinese state media said on Monday.
- China discovers 100-million-ton oilfield in deep to ultra-deep clastic rock layers in South China Sea for first time Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- China has discovered large-scale integrated clastic oilfield in deep to ultra-deep layers for the first time in South China Sea, marking a breakthrough in China's offshore oil exploration. An expert told the Global Times that it could alleviate the country's oil and gas resource constraints, and holds significant implications for the future production potential of oilfields in China.
- China discovers major oilfield in South China Sea People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday that it has discovered a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea, with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes.
- China's call for tips on 'Taiwan independence' advocates 'irresponsible': U.S. CNA 31 Mar 2025 -- A U.S. government spokesperson on March 28 labeled a recent call from the Chinese government asking individuals to report "Taiwan independence" advocates "irresponsible and reprehensible."
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Mar 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on March 31, 2025 PRC MofA 31 Mar 2025
- FM slams Hegseth's remarks calling 'warrior' Japan 'indispensable in deterring China' Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed the US' use of "China threat" rhetoric as an excuse to provoke ideological confrontation and encourage certain countries to act as "cannon fodder" for US hegemony, after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday during his first Asia trip that "warrior" Japan is "indispensable" in deterring China.
- Chinese FM rebukes US defense secretary's rhetoric that 'warrior Japan indispensable in deterring China' Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- In response to question regarding US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks on Sunday that "warrior" Japan is "indispensable" in deterring China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that US-Japan military security cooperation should not target third countries or harm regional peace and development. The US uses the so-called "China threat" rhetoric as an excuse to provoke ideological confrontation, incite division and conflict, and even encourage certain countries to act as cannon fodder for US hegemony. Regional countries should remain vigilant and take precautions against this.
- China firmly opposes economic coercion, FM on market regulator's review of CK Hutchison's potential port assets deal Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question regarding a report that that China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said it will review CK Hutchison's potential sale of relevant port assets to a BlackRock-led consortium, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday at a prese briefing that he has noted the report that the SAMR will review the deal in accordance with the law, with the aim of protecting market fairness and safeguarding public interests.
- Australia urged to view normal maritime activities correctly, not engage in unfounded speculations: Chinese FM on Chinese research vessel off Australia's south coast Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about a Chinese research vessel's recent appearance in waters near Australia's southern coast, with some Australian analysts claiming that the vessel has a dual purpose, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, "For anything specific, I'd refer you to competent Chinese authorities."
- China, Japan, ROK economic, trade ministers pledge to deepen trilateral cooperation People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- China is committed to high-quality development and expanding high-level openness, vowing to share opportunities with all nations, including the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, said Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao here on Sunday.
- China to uphold 'Paukphaw' friendship, stand together with Myanmar in this difficult time: FM spokesperson introduces China's disaster relief assistance Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- Following the earthquake in Myanmar, China promptly expressed condolences and provided disaster relief assistance. In response to a media inquiry for more related information, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China pays high attention to the earthquake disaster in Myanmar.
- Sanctioning Those Undermining Hong Kong's Autonomy US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- "Today, the Department of State is sanctioning six Beijing and Hong Kong authorities responsible for abuses in Hong Kong and the United States."
- U.S. Sanctions Six Individuals for Undermining Hong Kong's Autonomy US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- Beijing and Hong Kong officials have used Hong Kong national security laws extraterritorially to intimidate, silence, and harass 19 pro-democracy activists who were forced to flee overseas, including a U.S. citizen and four other U.S. residents.
- China affirms warm welcome to foreign firms in Chinese market in response to 'charm offensive' comments Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- Foreign investment can benefit from China's development and vice versa, and together "we can create a win-win future," a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
- China unveils new guideline to improve social credit system Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- China has issued a guideline on improving the social credit system, aiming to promote the deep integration of the system with all aspects of economic and social development, and provide strong support for accelerating the construction of a unified national market, maintaining a fair and orderly competitive market order, and promoting high-quality development, according to the Xinhua News Agency on Monday.
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