09 April 2025 - China Special Weapons News

Tibetan exile govt seeks probe into death of Tibetan Buddhist abbot in Vietnam Radio Free Asia 09 Apr 2025 -- The Tibetan government-in-exile called Tuesday for an independent investigation into the death of an influential Tibetan Buddhist leader said to have died in Vietnam, where he was reportedly in hiding from the Chinese government.

The Chinese Military Stands Ready to Safeguard Peace and Tranquility in the Border Areas with the Indian Side Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Question: It's reported that President Xi Jinping and the Indian President have exchanged congratulatory messages, and agreed to advance a sound and steady growth of bilateral ties. How will the Chinese side grow its military relationship with India?

Incident-free resupply mission conducted anew in Ayungin Shoal Philippine News Agency 09 Apr 2025 -- As the country commemorates the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan on Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it has successfully completed another routine troop rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the contingent manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal at the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Philippines' relying on foreign support to make trouble in South China Sea will backfire: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 09 Apr 2025 -- "On the pretext of honoring bilateral treaties, the US is meddling in the South China Sea issue, undermining China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and attempting to threat and coerce China. This approach will simply not work," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Wednesday.
China Coast Guard monitors delivery of supplies to illegally 'grounded' Philippine warship at Ren'ai Jiao: spokesperson Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- The China Coast Guard spokesperson Liu Dejun stated on Wednesday that with the permission of the Chinese side, the Philippines dispatched a civilian ship to deliver supplies to its illegally "grounded" military vessel at Ren'ai Jiao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted inquiries to confirm and monitored the Philippine vessel throughout the entire process.
MND Tells the Philippine Side:"Relying on Foreign Support to Make Waves at Sea" Will Backfire Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Question: It is reported that the US Secretary of Defense reiterated US commitment to the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty to counter "China threat" on his visit to the Philippines. During his visit, the Philippines, the US and Japan conducted a joint patrol in the South China Sea. Recently, the US approved selling F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. Do you have any comment?

U.S. arms sales not to impede China's reunification: spokesperson PRC MND 09 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. arms sales to Taiwan cannot change the situation concerning military strength across the Taiwan Strait, much less impede China's reunification, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Wednesday.
PLA exercises meant to show strength amid military purges: NSB chief CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- China's latest round of military exercises near Taiwan at the beginning of April was intended to show it could organize large-scale drills despite an ongoing military purge, Taiwan's top intelligence chief said Wednesday.
PRC security threat, Taiwan Strait peace, highlighted in Japan report CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- Japan's annual diplomatic report released on Tuesday took aim at the growing security threat posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Social media within scope of Chinese entry permit review: MAC official CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) will take social media content into account when reviewing entry applications from Chinese nationals wishing to visit Taiwan, a senior official said Wednesday.
10,000 Chinese spouses face loss of residency in Taiwan over missing proof CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- Among the 140,000 Chinese spouses granted "settlement residency" in Taiwan, about 10,000 risk losing that status for failing to submit proof they renounced their Chinese household registration, according to the National Immigration Agency (NIA).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Apr 2025

China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security DoD News 09 Apr 2025 -- China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, said John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington.
The US viewing China as a threat is a grave strategic misjudgment: MND Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding a secret internal guidance memo signed by the US defense secretary — which identifies China as the "only pacing threat," allegedly focuses on "deterring China's seizure of Taiwan," and shoring up US homeland defense — Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Wednesday that China has taken note of relevant reports.

The MND Urges Relevant Countries not to Turn the Asia-Pacific into a Hunting Ground for Geopolitical Rivalry Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Question: It is reported that during the US Secretary of Defense's visit to Japan, he said Japan as a "warrior country" was "indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression" and complimented the "valor" of Japanese soldiers in the Battle of Iwo Jima. His remarks have aroused controversies in the US. Do you have any comment?

China's 50kg-class hydrogen-powered drone sets new domestic record with 30-hour continuous flight Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- A 50-kilogram hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicle developed by China recently completed a 30-hour continuous flight, setting a new domestic record for similar types of aircraft and reaching an internationally leading level in terms of endurance.

US war on Yemen risks draining arms Pentagon would need to deter China: Report Press TV 09 Apr 2025 -- US military officials have warned that the Trump administration's involvement in the Yemen war could deplete the Pentagon's weapon reserves, potentially undermining its ability to deter China in the event of an armed conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.

Zelenskyy Targets Beijing After Chinese Fighters Captured In Ukraine RFE/RL 09 Apr 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines when he said on April 8 that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese nationals fighting with the Russian Army.
Involving Chinese Citizens in This War Is Definitely Fueling a Larger Problem, and This Must Be Responded to in the Most Principled Way - Address by the President President of Ukraine 09 Apr 2025

Anti-graft chief stresses high-quality disciplinary inspection for Chinese modernization People's Daily 09 Apr 2025 -- China's top anti-graft official Li Xi on Tuesday called for efforts to provide strong support for Chinese modernization with high-quality disciplinary inspection work.

The Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries Held in Beijing Xi Jinping Delivers Important Speech PRC MofA 09 Apr 2025 -- From April 8 to 9, 2025, the Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries was held in Beijing. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 9, 2025 PRC MofA 09 Apr 2025

China releases white paper on China-U.S. economic, trade relations People's Daily 09 Apr 2025 -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "China's Position on Some Issues Concerning China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations."

Trump raises tariffs on China to 125% but pauses them for others Radio Free Asia 09 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs for many countries, with the exception of those against China, which he raised to 125%, just hours after Beijing hiked its retaliatory tariffs against the United States to 84%.
Trump Hits Back At China With 125 Percent Tariff After Beijing Imposes Hike On US Goods RFE/RL 09 Apr 2025 -- In a swift response to China's decision to impose 84 percent tariffs on a wide range of US imports, President Donald Trump on April 9 announced that the United States will immediately raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125 percent.
Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs but raises China levies to 125% Press TV 09 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has declared a 90-day pause on tariffs, but notably excluded China from the delay.
China takes four measures against the US, showing strong resolve against coercion, pressure Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- China on Wednesday announced four separate measures against the US, including raising tariffs on US products, adding US entities to relevant lists and filing lawsuit at the WTO, shortly after the US imposed additional tariffs on China.
China takes four measures against the US, showing strong resolve against coercion, pressure Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commence (MOFCOM) said on Wednesday that it has added 12 US entities to the export control list.
China raises additional tariffs to 84% on US imports following US tariff hikes Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Following the US' imposition of 104-percent tariffs on Chinese goods, China responded with a raft of measures on Wednesday, including lifting the additional tariffs on products imported from the US to 84 percent, and adding a number of US companies to its export control list and unreliable entity list.
China will never accept bullying practices, Chinese FM in response to US president's claims that China 'wants to make a deal' Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Regarding what countermeasures China will take in response to the tariffs imposed by the US, whether it is true that China wants to make a deal as claimed by US president Donald Trump, and under what circumstances China will not impose countermeasures against the US, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press conference on Wednesday that the US side is still wantonly imposing tariffs on China and relentlessly exerting maximum pressure. China firmly opposes and will never accept such overbearing and bullying practices.
China vows response to 'the end' after US' new 50% tariff threat Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry and Commerce Ministry on Tuesday vowed to take countermeasures to safeguard rights and interests, in response to US President Donald Trump's recent claims of escalating tariffs unless China withdrew its retaliatory tariffs against the US by April 8.
China vows response to 'the end' after US' new 50% tariff threat Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry and Commerce Ministry on Tuesday vowed to take countermeasures to safeguard rights and interests, in response to US President Donald Trump's recent claims of escalating tariffs unless China withdrew its retaliatory tariffs against the US by April 8.

'Compromises, concessions only embolden bullying': China pushes back against US defense chief's remarks on Panama Canal Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Both the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Panama pushed back against recent remarks by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the Panama Canal, urging the US to stop spreading disinformation, stirring up trouble, and falsely linking China to the canal as a pretext for advancing its own ambitions to control it.
China poses ongoing threat to Panama Canal: Pentagon chief Radio Free Asia 09 Apr 2025 -- China's control of Panama Canal ports is an unacceptable threat to U.S. security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a visit to the central American nation, underlining U.S. efforts to bolster its influence in the Western hemisphere.
Chinese Embassy in Panama hits back US defense chief's remarks over Panama Canal Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in Panama made a solemn statement on Wednesday in response to the latest remarks made by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Panama Canal, urging the US to seriously reflect on its history of bullying and exploitation toward Latin America and the Caribbean, including Panama, and to stop distorting and smearing China.

Chinese FM responds to what role EU can play in the US-China 'trade war' Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- When asked about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's visit to China while the trade war between China and the US is still ongoing, and what role China thinks Spain and the EU can play in easing this tension and strengthening economic ties with Asia, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that the phone call between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday sent a positive message to the outside world. China and the EU are both advocates of economic globalization and trade liberalization, as well as firm defenders and supporters of the WTO.
China to work with EU to promote sound, steady development of relations -- Premier Li People's Daily 09 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the European side to promote the sound and steady development of China-EU relations.
China, EU committed to upholding free, open trade People's Daily 09 Apr 2025 -- China has ample policy tools to offset external adverse impacts this year, and the nation is "full of confidence in maintaining sustained and healthy economic development", Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday as he slammed the sweeping tariff hikes by the United States on its trade partners.

Chinese FM responds to Japan's 2025 Diplomatic Bluebook, urges Japan to recalibrate strategic perception of China Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding Japan's release of the 2025 Diplomatic Bluebook on Tuesday, which positions China-Japan relations as one of Japan's most important bilateral relationships and expresses Japan's intention to continue comprehensively advancing the strategic relationship of mutual benefit between Japan and China and building constructive and stable bilateral ties, while at the same time designating China as an unprecedented and greatest strategic challenge as well as hyping issues such as the East China Sea, the South China Sea, China-Russia military cooperation, and the safety of Japanese nationals in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China has taken note of the situation.

Iran's deputy foreign minister calls meeting with China and Russia constructive IRNA 09 Apr 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi describes a trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Russia as productive and constructive.

China strongly condemns certain US politicians for pushing bill targeting HKSAR trade offices in US Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- In response to certain US politicians once again pushing forward legislation that smears Hong Kong's autonomy and rule of law while calling for the revocation of privileges for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in the US, or even their closure, a spokesperson for the Commissioner's Office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expressed strong condemnation and firm opposition on Wednesday.

China unveils newly revised regulations for marriage registration Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- China on Wednesday unveiled newly revised marriage registration regulations that are set to take effect on May 10. The new regulations aim to expand family support services, enable nationwide registration access, and optimize administrative procedures, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

China unveils guidelines to boost employment for college graduates People's Daily 09 Apr 2025 -- China has released new guidelines on building a high-quality system of employment services for university graduates.

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