Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
07 May 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- PH maritime, air patrols in Scarborough Shoal to continue Philippine News Agency 07 May 2025 -- The Philippines will continue to deploy maritime and air patrols to assert the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction over Scarborough Shoal (also known as Bajo de Masinloc) despite mounting security challenges.
- Xi says trend of China's reunification is unstoppable People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the historical trend that China will and must achieve reunification is unstoppable.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 May 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 7, 2025 PRC MofA 07 May 2025
- US, China in for protracted trade talks, warn experts ahead of crucial Geneva meet Radio Free Asia 07 May 2025 -- U.S. and Chinese officials will hold high-level talks in Switzerland this weekend, a first step toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies over tariffs but experts did not expect immediate breakthroughs.
- China, US to hold economic, trade talks in Switzerland Global Times 07 May 2025 -- At the invitation of the government of Switzerland, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council will visit Switzerland from May 9 to 12, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
- Chinese FM refutes US' claims that China cannot bear pressure brought by high tariffs Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Asked to comment on the US' recent repeated claims that China cannot bear the pressure brought by the imposition of high tariffs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that no external shocks can change the fundamentals of China's economy, which has a stable foundation, many advantages, strong resilience and great potential, or change the solid momentum of China's solid progress in high-quality development.
- Chinese FM responds to question about whether China expects China-US mutual tariff reduction or exemption Global Times 07 May 2025 -- In responding to media questions about why China decides to hold talks with the US after previously stating that it won't negotiate with the US unless the US cancels tariffs, and about whether China expects the two countries will reduce or remove tariffs on each other, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday that China's position has not changed in any way.
- Upcoming China-US trade talks are arranged at US request, Chinese FM on Chinese vice premier to hold talks with US representatives in Switzerland Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Regarding China's expectations for the upcoming talks between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US representatives in Switzerland jointly announced by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Foreign Ministry, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that the US side has recently expressed its willingness to engage in negotiations with China. The meeting is arranged at the request of the US side.
- China decides to agree to engage with US for talk: MOFCOM Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Recently, US senior officials frequently released signals to adjust tariffs and actively sent information to the Chinese side through multiple channels, expressing intention to start talk on tariff-related issues with China. The Chinese side has conducted careful evaluation of these communications. With full consideration of the expectations across the world, the interests of the Chinese side, and the call from US business community and consumers, the Chinese side decides to agree to engage with the US side, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Wednesday.
- Chinese vice premier to meet with US official on economic and trade affairs in Switzerland: FM Global Times 07 May 2025 -- At the invitation of the government of Switzerland, from May 9 to 12, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng will visit Switzerland. He will hold talks with Swiss leaders and relevant parties. During his visit to Switzerland, Vice Premier He, as the Chinese lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, will have a meeting with the U.S. lead person Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. From May 12 to 16, Vice Premier He will be in France to co-chair with the French side the 10th China-France High Level Economic and Financial Dialogue, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
- He Lifeng to travel to Switzerland and France, have a high level meeting with the US on economic and trade affairs and co-Chair the 10th China-France High Level Economic and Financial Dialogue Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces:
- H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China for the Russian Gazette PRC MofA 07 May 2025 -- Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future
- Chinese FM responds to Ukraine's claim that Russia's Victory Day Parade participants support 'aggressor state' Global Times 07 May 2025 -- When asked about China's participation in Russia's Victory Day military parade, scheduled for May 9, and response to Ukraine's claim that any country joining the parade "would look like support for the aggressor state," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that the great victory in the World Anti-Fascist War was the result of the joint struggle of all peace-loving and justice-supporting countries and people around the world.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Ongoing Situation Between India and Pakistan PRC MofA 07 May 2025
- Chinese FM advises Chinese citizens, institutions to stay cautious, avoid areas involved in India-Pakistan conflict Global Times 07 May 2025 -- In response to a question on whether the escalating tension between India and Pakistan has affected Chinese citizens there or Chinese airlines flying over the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday that China is closely following the development of the situation. We advise Chinese citizens and institutions in the relevant areas to closely watch and enhance risk awareness about the local situation, and avoid traveling to locations involved in the conflict. In case of emergencies, please immediately contact the Chinese embassy or consulate for assistance, said the spokesperson.
- Chinese FM responds to whether Chinese side would engage with both sides to ease India-Pakistan tension Global Times 07 May 2025 -- When addressing a question regarding whether China would engage with India and Pakistan to help ease the escalating tensions between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday afternoon that China stands ready to work with the international community and continue to play a constructive role in easing the current tensions.
- Xi congratulates Merz on election as German chancellor People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Friedrich Merz on his election as chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- China firmly supports Egypt in safeguarding sovereignty, legitimate rights, opposes bullying, Chinese FM on US related remarks on Suez Canal Global Times 07 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the strong opposition from various sectors in Egypt regarding US President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social claiming that American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals, both routes would "not exist" without the US, and that he had asked the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, to "immediately take care of" the situation, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said at the press conference on Wednesday that China has noted the relevant reports. Egypt's sovereignty over and management and operation rights of the Suez Canal are indisputable. We firmly support the Egyptian government and people in safeguarding their sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests, and oppose any acts or words of bullying.
- Officials announce new policies measures to boost housing market Global Times 07 May 2025 -- China's monetary authorities on Wednesday introduced new measures to strengthen the ongoing stabilization of the real estate sector, as China's property market shows growing signs of recovery amid rising transactions this year.
- China unveils policy package to boost economy, reflecting focus on high-quality devt despite external uncertainties Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Chinese officials on Wednesday announced a package of major policies to support stabilizing the market and expectations, including lowering the policy rate and reserve requirement ratio (RRR), while projecting strong confidence in the country's high-quality development.
- China's central bank cuts housing provident fund loaning rates to help stabilize property market Global Times 07 May 2025 -- China's monetary authorities on Wednesday introduced a set of new measures to strengthen the ongoing stabilization of the real estate sector, as China's property market shows more signs of recovery amid rising transactions this year.
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