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25 April 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- The story of one of Buddhism's most revered figures, long missing, explained Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- The young boy who was abducted as a 6-year-old turned 36 on Friday.
- China, ASEAN 'committed' to having legally binding sea code by 2026: Manila Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- China and Southeast Asian nations are "politically committed" to establishing legally binding rules for their conduct in the South China Sea by next year, the Philippines' foreign affairs secretary said, despite two decades of inconclusive discussions.
- Taiwan needs to 'depoliticize' threats of emerging Chinese espionage CNA 25 Apr 2025 -- As cases of Chinese espionage emerge, Taiwan must respond by "depoliticizing" the issue and recognize the fact that anyone could potentially become a spy for China, according to a U.S. analyst on Thursday.
- Huge majority of Taiwanese reject 'one country, two systems': Poll CNA 25 Apr 2025 -- More than eight out of 10 Taiwanese continue to disagree with Beijing's "one country, two systems" stance on dealing with cross-Taiwan Strait relations, according to the latest survey released by the Mainland Affairs Council on Thursday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Apr 2025
- China, Vietnam coast guards complete joint patrol in Beibu Gulf PRC MND 25 Apr 2025 -- Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards have completed their first joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf for 2025, the 29th joint patrol conducted by the two countries' maritime law enforcement agencies since 2006, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said Friday.
- China, Vietnam coast guards successfully conclude first 2025 joint patrol in Beibu Gulf Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- Coast guards of China and Vietnam successfully completed their first joint patrol of 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, according to a statement released on the official WeChat account of China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday.
- Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Serbia for Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment Scheme Targeting Los Angeles-Based Critic of Chinese President Xi Jinping US Dept. of Justice 25 Apr 2025 -- Yesterday, Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States.
- Treason raps pushed vs. firm allegedly hired by China for troll farms Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Friday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file treason and other criminal charges against the officers and board members of Makati-based Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a company reportedly contracted by China to run online troll farms.
- Senators seek action on alleged Chinese interference in midterm polls Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- Senators on Friday flagged alleged Chinese interference in the May 12 midterm elections as disclosed during a Senate hearing on Thursday and called for thorough investigation to protect the country's sovereignty.
- Palace orders probe into China's alleged interference in midterm polls Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- Malacañang on Friday ordered the immediate and deeper investigation into China's alleged interference with the Philippines' midterm elections.
- Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on economic situation and work People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 25, 2025 PRC MofA 25 Apr 2025
- China rolls back tariffs on some US goods: media Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- China appears to be quietly removing 125% retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. imports, including semiconductors, media reports said, following President Donald Trump's recent signals that high levies on Chinese goods could be reduced.
- Chinese FM reconfirms no tariff consultations or negotiations with the US have taken place Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding media reports that US President Donald Trump asserted that trade talks between the US and China are underway, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that "My colleague at the Ministry of Commerce and I answered that question clearly yesterday. No consultations or negotiations on tariffs have taken place."
- Responsibility of fentanyl issue lies with US; pressure and threats not the way to engage with China: FM Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding US government sources reportedly claiming China has shown "insufficient sincerity" in negotiations over the fentanyl issue and that Washington may impose additional punitive measures to pressure Beijing into taking substantive action, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that fentanyl is a US problem, not China's, and that the responsibility lies with the US itself.
- Chinese FM slams US unilateral approach that disregards international law and order, responds to inquiry on US order to boost deep-sea mining industry Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding reports that US President Donald Trump's order to boost the deep-sea mining industry has faced opposition from environmental groups, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that no country should bypass the International Seabed Authority or international law to authorize the exploration and exploitation of international seabed resources without proper authorization, as this undermines the common interests of the international community.
- Philippines' collusion with U.S. undermines regional interests: Chinese defense spokesperson People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Philippines' collusion with the United States to make provocations -- conducting so-called patrols and exercises and deploying strategic and tactical weapons, seriously undermines the common interests of regional countries.
- Even With A Nuclear Deal, Iran's Sticking With China RFE/RL 25 Apr 2025
- China supports Iran's peaceful nuclear program, diplomatic engagement: Envoy Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- China respects Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and supports the Islamic Republic in conducting dialogue with all parties, including the United States to safeguard its legitimate rights, a Chinese envoy says.
- China: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis meets Foreign Minister Wang Yi and hails 75 years of bilateral relations Federal Council - Swiss Government 25 Apr 2025 -- The head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, visited the People's Republic of China on 24 and 25 April 2025. His visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Switzerland established official relations with China in 1950, making it one of the first European countries to do so. In addition to an official meeting with China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, Mr Cassis' visit focused on efforts to modernise the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries in order to improve market access for Swiss companies.
- Hong Kong permits vocal China critic cardinal to attend Pope Francis's funeral Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen, previously arrested under the Beijing-imposed national security law, was allowed to leave the city to attend Pope Francis' funeral in an apparent show of leniency for the retired bishop known for being a vocal critic of China's interference in church affairs.
- Astronauts embark on six-month space trip People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- China successfully launched its Shenzhou XX manned spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a six-month mission.
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