24 April 2025 - China Special Weapons News

China deploys naval group in warning to US, Philippines over drills Press TV 24 Apr 2025 -- China has dispatched a naval group led by an aircraft carrier to the western Pacific Ocean following the United States' deployment of ship-sinking missiles in the Philippines, warning the US and its South China Sea allies that it is ready for further encounters at sea and in the air.
8 ships 'accompanying' Chinese aircraft carrier off Luzon - PH Navy Philippine News Agency 24 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday confirmed that a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier, along with eight other ships, were spotted and monitored operating within the waters of Northern Luzon.
PH Navy detects 2 Chinese naval vessels off Luzon Philippine News Agency 24 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday announced that it detected the presence of two China People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels off the northern coast of Luzon last April 22.
Philippines' provocations undermine common interests of regional countries: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- "The Philippines frequently conducted the so-called joint patrols and exercises, and invited and deployed strategic and tactical weapons, seriously undermining the common interests of regional countries," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.
All seven rounds of the Philippine supply mission conducted with prior notification to the Chinese side: FM on Philippines' Ren'ai Jiao-related claims Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- When responding to a question from the Global Times about the Philippines recently issuing a statement denying it had sought China's approval for its supply mission to Ren'ai Jiao on March 4 and claiming it does not recognize any rights proposed by China over Ren'ai Jiao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the Philippine side's supply missions are all conducted with prior notification to the Chinese side, and on-site verification by Chinese authorities confirmed that only humanitarian supplies for daily living were transported.
Exclusive: China Coast Guard enforces sovereignty, cleans up waste at Tiexian Jiao in South China Sea Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- The Global Times recently obtained an exclusive set of photographs, showing that in mid-April, the China Coast Guard (CCG) enforced maritime management and exercised sovereign jurisdiction at Tiexian Jiao in the South China Sea by conducting on-reef inspection and evidence collection of illegal activity.
MND: By Making Provocations, the Philippines Undermines the Common Interests of Regional Countries Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- Question: It's reported that the US, the Philippines and other countries are conducting Exercise Balikatan. As part of drills, the US military has,for the first time, deployed anti-ship missile system to the Luzon Strait north of the Philippines. Some analysts believe that this is to simulate the blockade of the Bashi Channel during a crisis in the Taiwan Strait. The Philippines and the US also organized Exercise Cope Thunder previously. What's your comment on this?

China's installation of aquaculture facilities in Yellow Sea in compliance with law, unrelated to maritime delimitation with S.Korea: FM Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Thursday that what China set up in the provisional measures zone (PMZ) are the aquaculture facilities, and China's relevant activities are consistent with China's domestic law and international law. They do not contravene China-South Korea Fishery Agreement and have nothing to do with maritime delimitation.

U.S. blasts China for misusing U.N. resolution at Security Council meet CNA 24 Apr 2025 -- A United States representative to the United Nations on Wednesday criticized the People's Republic of China (PRC) for "misusing" a 1971 U.N. resolution to exclude the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) from the international organization, for which Taiwan's government expressed its gratitude.
DPP authorities slammed for soliciting U.S. support to seek "Taiwan independence" PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for soliciting U.S. support to seek "Taiwan independence."
Taiwan, U.S. quiet over latest transit by U.S. warship through Strait CNA 24 Apr 2025 -- The United States and Taiwan have been unusually quiet over the most recent passage of an American Navy warship through the Taiwan Strait that began late Tuesday evening, Taiwan time.
Chinese military slams US warship's transit through Taiwan Strait PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- The US guided-missile destroyer Lawrence sailed through the Taiwan Strait on April 23 and hyped it up publicly, said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Thursday.
PLA tracks, monitors US warship transiting through Taiwan Straits: spokesperson Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command tracked and monitored a US warship transiting the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, a military spokesperson revealed on Thursday. A video released by the PLA Eastern Theater Command showed how the PLA Navy shadowed the US vessel, a move Chinese experts said showed that all actions by the US warship were under control of the PLA.
'Threats, blackmail against China are futile': Chinese defense ministry spokesperson responds to US military official's remarks on PLA drills near Taiwan Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- In response to remarks by the head of the US Indo-Pacific Command during a US Congressional hearing claiming that the Chinese mainland's "increasingly aggressive actions near Taiwan are not just exercise. They are rehearsals," and that the US should turn the Taiwan Straits into an unmanned "hellscape" to deter China, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affairs, and how to resolve it is a matter among the Chinese, which tolerates no external interference.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Apr 2025

China's Ministry of State Security warns hidden risk posed by smart devices to national security Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday warned that while smart devices have become deeply embedded in daily life, work, and education, they also pose hidden risks that, if not properly managed, could endanger national security.

Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on April 24, 2025 PRC MND 24 Apr 2025
Chinese Defense Ministry responds to claim 'China building military force dedicated to defeating US' Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- In response to reports on the US Secretary of Defense's claims that China is building a military force specifically dedicated to defeating the US, that Chinese hypersonic missiles "can take out 10 US aircraft carriers in the first 20 minutes of a conflict," and that China has won every war game simulated by the Pentagon, and responding to remarks by the head of US Indo-Pacific Command claiming that China is outproducing the US on warships and can deny US air superiority in the first island chain, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that we have a clear understanding of our own development, and we hope the US side does not suffer from "persecution complex" or use others as an excuse.
Chinese military will deepen and expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- "Chinese military will continue to deepen and expand its participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKOs), and contribute more to the implementation of the Global Security Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," said Chinese Defense Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang at a regular press conference on Thursday.
China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2025 joint air force training deepens cooperation between two militaries: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- "This will help enhance technical and tactical capabilities of the two air forces and deepen substantive cooperation between the Chinese and Egyptian militaries," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
China urges Japan to stop hyping up Chinese military's operations: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- "The Chinese military's operations in relevant waters and airspace are in line with international law and practices, and do not target any specific entity," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.
China blames US perceptions for stalled military exchanges PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- The current obstacles to military exchanges between China and the United States stem from biased perceptions held by some in Washington, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Thursday, accusing US officials of exaggerating the so-called "China military threat."

Chinese-funded trolls, other espionage threats bared in Senate Philippine News Agency 24 Apr 2025 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Thursday presented documents linking the Chinese Embassy in Manila to a covert online disinformation campaign in the Philippines, by allegedly tapping a local marketing firm.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 24, 2025 PRC MofA 24 Apr 2025

Keynote Remarks on the Impact of Unilateralism and Bullying Practices on International Relations by Ambassador Fu Cong at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting Global Times 24 Apr 2025

China denies existence of tariff negotiation with US Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- China on Thursday denied the existence of any consultation or negotiations on the issue of tariffs between China and the US, let alone an agreement on the matter, when Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson responded to media questions.
Chinese Commerce Ministry says any claim about progress in China-US trade talks is purely speculation, in response to US officials' claims about negotiations Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- At a press conference of the Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday, a reporter noted that the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that trade war with China is unsustainable, and the US President said that he would not play hardball with China. The reporter asked whether China will engage in trade talks with the US, as other countries like Japan did.
Chinese Commerce Ministry says US should cancel all unilateral tariffs against China, if it wants to solve the problem Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- Asked to comment on the US President's remarks that the US' tariffs against Chinese goods were "very high" and will drop "substantially," and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 's claim that China-US tariff war will de-escalate, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that the person who tied the bell must untie it.
US should drop pressure tactics if it seeks to resolve issues via dialogue, FM says on report White House considers cutting China tariffs Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding a report by Wall Street Journal, citing White House official that the China tariffs could come down from their current level of 145% to between 50% and 65%, almost half, and media reports that President Donald Trump said "It depends on China" how soon the tariffs can come down, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that this tariff war was unilaterally initiated by the US.
Refuting US Treasury Secretary's claim of China's economic model 'harming entire world,' Chinese FM says it is US tariffs that harm people worldwide Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- Asked to comment on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's assertion that "China's current economic model is built on exporting its way out of its economic troubles. It's an unsustainable model that is not only harming China, but the entire world," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Thursday that the fact we have witnessed is that the US side's indiscriminate imposition of tariffs severely undermines WTO rules and harms the common interests of people worldwide.
Responding to question on US' claim of trade negotiations, deal with China, Chinese FM says 'these are false information' Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- At a regular press conference of China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday, a reporter noted that the US has recently sent messages claiming that China and the US are negotiating and will even reach a deal. The reporter asked if China can confirm this and whether the two sides have started negotiation. In response, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that these are false information. "As far as I know, China and the US have not consulted or negotiated on the issue of tariffs, let alone reached an agreement," Guo said.

China To Lift EU Sanctions In Move To Repair Ties With Brussels RFE/RL 24 Apr 2025 -- China and the European Parliament are in the "final stages" of discussions about removing sanctions on its lawmakers as part of a move to open the door for mended relations between Beijing and the bloc.
FM calls on EU, Britain to jointly uphold intl order People's Daily 24 Apr 2025 -- Amid the United States' indiscriminate attacks on other countries through its arbitrary imposition of tariffs, China is working with nations that support and benefit from the multilateral trading system to find the largest possible common ground to address the threats and challenges posed by Washington, analysts said.

UN envoys of Iran, Russia, China in Vienna hold talks with IAEA chief Grossi Press TV 24 Apr 2025 -- Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China have met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general in Vienna, emphasizing the need for sustained cooperation and dialogue to boost diplomatic efforts.
China supports Iran-US indirect talks, defends Tehran's right to peaceful nuclear program Press TV 24 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese foreign minister has expressed support for indirect talks between Iran and the United States, recognizing the Islamic Republic's right to use peaceful nuclear program.

Chinese FM responds to S.Korea's claim that DeepSeek transfers user data abroad without consent, says it opposes politicization of economic, tech issues Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding South Korea's claim that DeepSeek transfers user data abroad without user consent, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that he was not aware of the specific situation mentioned by the reporter. However, he said he must emphasize that the Chinese government places high importance on data privacy and security and strictly upholds legal safeguards in this regard.

UK state energy company will not source solar panels made with slave labor from China Radio Free Asia 24 Apr 2025 -- The British government says a new state-owned renewable energy company will not be allowed to source solar panels made with Chinese slave labor.

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Kenyan President William Ruto PRC MofA 24 Apr 2025 -- On the morning of April 24, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the decision to build a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.
Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kenya on Creating an Inspiring Example in the All-Weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future for the New Era PRC MofA 24 Apr 2025 -- At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China from April 22nd to 26th, 2025.
China, Kenya elevate ties as Xi, Ruto hold talks People's Daily 24 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.

China further shortens market access negative list People's Daily 24 Apr 2025 -- China has further shortened its market access negative list, which specifies fields that are off-limits to both domestic and overseas market entities, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on Thursday.

China successfully launches Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship; mission features technical improvements and new life science experiments Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, atop the Long March-2F carrier rocket on 5:17 pm on Thursday, carrying taikonauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie to China's space station.
Pakistan starts preliminary selection of astronaut candidates for China Space Station crewed spaceflight mission: SUPARCO deputy director Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- China and Pakistan in February signed a cooperation agreement on spaceflight of a Pakistani astronaut on China Space Station, the first time for a foreign astronaut, marking a new chapter of China-Pakistan aerospace cooperation. Updating on the process, Amjad Ali, deputy director general of SUPARCO, Pakistan's national space agency, revealed to the Global Times that they have started preliminary selection in Pakistan and they will select about 10 to 15 candidates.
Shenzhou-20 astronauts enter space station Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-20 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another astronaut trio in the early hours of Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.

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24 April 2025 - China Special Weapons News