Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
29 April 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- NSC scores group for echoing China narrative vs. PH defense upgrades Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Tuesday criticized a militant group's remarks against the government's acquisition of the BrahMos cruise missile system, which seeks to beef up the Philippines' defensive capabilities.
- PLA Southern Theater Command conducts routine patrols in the South China Sea Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command said on Tuesday.
- Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong Lodges Serious Representations with the Philippine Side PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025
- Chinese Foreign Ministry lodges stern representation to Philippine Ambassador over Taiwan-related actions Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. FlorCruz on Tuesday to lodge a stern representation over a series of recent negative actions by the Philippine side concerning Taiwan-related issues and regional security.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Apr 2025
- Arrest of new 'Chinese spy' validates poll interference - senator Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Tuesday said the arrest of a Chinese national allegedly carrying surveillance equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Manila confirms earlier warnings that foreign interference threatens the upcoming elections.
- NBI nabs Chinese with surveillance equipment near Comelec office Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Tuesday a Chinese national in possession of electronic eavesdropping equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) building in Intramuros, Manila.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 29, 2025 PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025
- Wang Yi: Compromise and Flinching Will Only Invite More Bullying PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China's position on upholding multilateralism and safeguarding multilateral trading rules on the sidelines of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro.
- Compromise will only embolden the bully: Chinese FM People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday reaffirmed China's commitment to upholding multilateralism and multilateral trade rules.
- Compromise, backing down will only embolden bully: Chinese Foreign Minister Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In elaborating on China's position on upholding multilateralism and safeguarding multilateral trade rules at the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs on Monday local time in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said multilateralism is the cornerstone of the international order established after World War II, and solidarity and cooperation represent the greatest common ground of the international community.
- US should stop threatening if it wants to solve problem via dialogue, FM on US Treasury Secretary's claims 'it's up to China to de-escalate' Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question about whether China agrees it's up to China to de-escalate the situation, after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Monday that "it's up to China to de-escalate, because they sell five times more to us than we sell to them" and that "these 125 percent tariffs are unsustainable," Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said that China has repeatedly made it clear that there are no winners in tariff and trade wars.
- China willing to support normal cooperation with US firms: MOFCOM on reported Boeing's recalling of 3 aircraft intended for delivery to Chinese airlines Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In responding to media reports about Boeing recalling three 737 MAX aircraft intended for delivery to Chinese airlines, claiming that China suspends Boeing jet acceptances, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated on Tuesday that "We have noted the relevant reports. China and the US have maintained long-term mutually beneficial cooperation in the civil aviation sector, which has significantly boosted bilateral trade and personnel exchanges."
- China, U.S. are not engaged in consultation or negotiation on tariffs: FM spokesperson People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- There has been no phone conversation between the heads of state of China and the United States recently, and the two sides have not held consultations or negotiations on tariffs, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
- Wang Yi Meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Rio de Janeiro.
- Chinese FM meets Russian counterpart in Brazil, vows to uphold UN Charter and defend multilateralism Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Russia and China have worked hand in hand to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard fairness and justice, resist unilateral bullying, and contribute positively to the defense of multilateralism.
- China supports all efforts conducive to peace: FM on Russia's announcement of three-day truce from midnight May 8 Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- When being asked to comment on Kremlin's announcement of a ceasefire for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War to last from May 8 to May 11 Moscow time, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis is clear and consistent: China supports all efforts conducive to peace and hopes that all relevant parties will continue to resolve the crisis through dialogue and negotiation.
- New Sanctions Targeting Iran's Ballistic Missile Program US Dept. of State 29 Apr 2025 -- The United States is sanctioning six entities and six individuals based in Iran and China for their role in a network procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Treasury Targets Network Procuring Missile Propellant Ingredients for Iran US Treasury 29 Apr 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating six entities and six individuals based in Iran and the People's Republic of China (PRC) for their role in a network procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This network has facilitated the procurement of sodium perchlorate and dioctyl sebacate from the PRC to Iran.
- China tight-lipped on North Korea's Russia troop deployment confirmation Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- China avoided directly commenting on North Korea's confirmation of its troop deployment to Russia and reiterated support for a "multilateral solution" to the conflict.
- Wang Yi Attends the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended Session I of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira chaired the event, and all parties discussed the role of BRICS countries in promoting peace and security.
- Wang Yi: Uphold BRICS Unity and Cooperation, Reform and Improve Global Governance PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China's position on improving global governance on the sidelines of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro.
- Xi visits New Development Bank, hails broader BRICS cooperation for 'entering a stage of high-quality development' Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai and met with Dilma Rousseff, president of the institution, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
- Wang Yi Meets with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in Rio de Janeiro.
- China gives Thailand high priority in neighborhood diplomacy: Chinese FM Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China always gives China-Thailand relations high priority in neighborhood diplomacy.
- China responds to Carney's election victory, reaffirms position on bilateral ties Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding of the victory of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party in Monday's election, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China has noted the reports, and its position on China-Canada relations remains consistent and clear. China is willing to develop relations with Canada based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
- Hong Kong frees 4 former lawmakers jailed for subversion Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday freed four former lawmakers who each spent more than four years in prison for their part in staging an unofficial primary election in 2020, local media reported.
- Xinjiang conducts joint armed exercise on counterterrorism, deterrence Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- To implement the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s deployment for advancing the counterterrorism and stability maintenance efforts in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region under the rule of law and in a normalized manner, Xinjiang on Monday conducted the joint armed exercise "Counterterrorism Deterrence-2025" in the Ili River Valley, Xinjiang Daily reported on Tuesday.
- Investigation exposes China's global campaign of transnational repression Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- RFA reporting with International Consortium of Investigative Journalists reveals how Beijing uses global institutions to silence critics abroad
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