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08 May 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- PH Navy: No let-up in WPS patrols despite Chinese harassment Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- China's latest acts of harassment will not deter the Philippines from holding maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Thursday.
- Tolentino blasts 'reckless' Chinese maneuvers near Bajo de Masinloc Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Thursday decried the parlous maneuvers of two Chinese warships and a China Coast Guard vessel near Bajo de Masinloc on Monday, saying this posed a direct threat to regional stability.
- Chinese ships harass PH Navy vessel BRP Emilio Jacinto in WPS Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced that Chinese frigates and coast guard vessels have conducted "aggressive and unsafe" maneuvers against a Filipino naval vessel, the BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35), conducting lawful maritime operations in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea (WPS) last May 5.
- Philippines should stop offending China's core interests in any form: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- "We sternly warn the Philippine side to cease its infringements and provocations, and stop offending China's core interests in any form," said Chinese defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang at a press briefing on Thursday.
- CCG expels Japanese fishing boat that illegally enters Chinese waters of Diaoyu Islands: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) lawfully took control necessary measures against a Japanese fishing vessel and issued warnings to expel it after it illegally entered the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday and Thursday, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said on Thursday.
- Chinese FM refutes Philippines' claims of an incident at Huangyan Dao as disregarding facts Global Times 08 May 2025 -- In response to a question concerning the Philippine military's claim on Thursday of an "incident" involving the Chinese navy at Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, where the Philippine side claimed Chinese warship conducted "high-risk maneuvers", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory. Philippine warship attempted to intrude into Huangyan Dao, and Chinese side took necessary measures which were justified, lawful, professional, and restrained.
- External countries creating chaos under guise of order biggest source of risk in SCS, says FM on joint patrol between Philippines, US, Australia Global Times 08 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on recent statements by the Philippines, the US, and Australia regarding their joint maritime and aerial patrols in the South China Sea, claiming that the activities aim to strengthen joint operational capabilities and support a so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China firmly opposes the recent joint maritime and aerial patrols conducted by the Philippines, the US, and Australia in the South China Sea, as well as their attempts to hype up these actions.
- PLA prevents Philippine corvette from trespassing into Huangyan Dao waters, releases trail illustration Global Times 08 May 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has recently prevented a Philippine corvette from intruding into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao, and the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and Foreign Ministry slammed the Philippine side's infringing provocations on Thursday. An expert said that frequent maritime provocations and media manipulation are habitual tactics employed by the Philippines, warning that such disregarding of facts negatively impacts regional peace.
- PLA prevents Philippine corvette from entering Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Thursday that on Monday, the Philippine Corvette 35 attempted to intrude into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao. The PLA Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to lawfully track, monitor, issue warnings, and expel the vessel, effectively preventing the Philippine vessel from entering China's territorial waters.
- Secessionists' words and deeds cannot alter fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, says FM on Lai Ching-te's rhetoric Global Times 08 May 2025 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities consistently use "democracy and freedom" as a pretext to conceal their "Taiwan independence" separatist agenda. No matter what they say or do, they cannot alter the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory, nor can they change the international community's prevailing consensus on upholding the one-China principle, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 May 2025
- Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on May 8th, 2025 PRC MND 08 May 2025
- China's Shandong aircraft carrier task group conducts training mission, boosts combat capabilities: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- China's Shandong aircraft carrier task group recently carried out an annual training mission aimed at enhancing combat capabilities not directed at any particular country, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday amid reports claiming that the Chinese aircraft carrier appeared in the waters north of the Philippines during a US-Philippine exercise.
- Chinese, Egyptian air forces hold joint training in Egypt PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- The Chinese Air Force dispatched aircraft such as J-10C, KJ-500 and YY-20 to participate in a recent joint training with its Egyptian counterpart at an Egyptian air force base, according to a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.
- Chinese and Cambodian Militaries to Hold "Golden Dragon 2025" Joint Exercise: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- "In mid-to-late May, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries will hold the 'Golden Dragon 2025' joint exercise in Cambodia," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 8, 2025 PRC MofA 08 May 2025
- China will not sacrifice principle to reach deal with US: MOFCOM Global Times 08 May 2025 -- If the US says one thing but does another, or even attempts to continue to coerce and blackmail under the guise of tariff talks, China will never agree, nor will it seek to reach any agreement by sacrificing its principle and position as well as international fairness and justice, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday.
- Chinese embassy reiterates three points after US signals planned trade talks not initiated by Washington Global Times 08 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US' statement that it will not lower tariffs before negotiations begin and has implied that the talks were not initiated by the US side, following China's recent announcement of upcoming talks with the US side, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the US said on Thursday that first, the US side has recently reached out to China through various channels, actively conveying its desire to engage with China on tariffs and other related issues. After carefully assessing the US messages, China decided to agree to hold discussions. The talks are being held at the request of the US side.
- China, US scheduled to hold trade talks People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- China and the United States are scheduled to hold official trade talks later this week, as Beijing reiterates its commitment to dialogue and cooperation while firmly safeguarding its legitimate interests in the face of escalating US-initiated trade tensions.
- Media statements by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping President of Russia 08 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping made statements for the media following Russian-Chinese talks.
- President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 08 May 2025 -- On the morning of May 8 local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin in Moscow. The two presidents had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues.
- Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow for a State Visit to Russia and Attends the Celebrations Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union PRC MofA 08 May 2025 -- On the evening of May 7, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow by special plane to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Calls Talks Between Russia, China 'Constructive' Sputnik 08 May 2025 -- Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said on Thursday that the meeting between the Russian and Chinese delegations in Moscow was "constructive."
- Russian-Chinese talks President of Russia 08 May 2025 -- Talks between Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping took place in the Kremlin.
- Beginning of Russia-China talks in expanded format President of Russia 08 May 2025
- Beginning of meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 08 May 2025
- Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China and Russia have found a right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries.
- Xi, Putin sign joint statement on further deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a joint statement on further deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
- Now 'friends of steel': Xi and Putin meet in Moscow Radio Free Asia 08 May 2025 -- The leaders of China and Russia vowed to deepen their "strategic partnership" in a show of solidarity in Moscow on Thursday, casting themselves as defenders of the world order.
- Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries Global Times 08 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China and Russia have found a right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries.
- China opposes political maneuvering with ill intent, FM says on claims of Chinese exports of manipulators may be used for Russia drones Global Times 08 May 2025 -- When asked about China's view on claims that customs data reflects a substantial increase in China's exports of electronic game machines and manipulators to Russia, and that these manipulators may be used to control drones, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China's position on the Ukraine issue has always been clear. China has always been actively committed to halting the fighting and promoting peace and negotiation. China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict and has strictly controlled dual-use items.
- China opposes all forms of terrorism, calls on India and Pakistan to prioritize peace and stability: FM Global Times 08 May 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's vow to avenge the victims of the Kashmir attack, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that China had already expressed its position on the current India-Pakistan situation the previous day. China is concerned about the current developments. India and Pakistan are immovable neighbors, and both are China's neighbors.
- Third China-Based "Teapot" Refinery Designated for Violating Iran Sanctions US Dept. of State 08 May 2025 -- The United States is sanctioning China-based independent "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three oil terminal operators for their role in purchasing or facilitating the delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil.
- Treasury Increases Pressure on Firms Importing Iranian Oil US Treasury 08 May 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on Iran's export of oil, designating the "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd.and three port terminal operators in Shandong Provincefor their role in purchasing or facilitating the delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil. These teapot refineries, most of which are located in Shandong Province, purchase the majority of Iranian crude oil exports. OFAC is also imposing sanctions on several companies, vessels, and captains responsible for facilitating Iranian oil shipments as part of Iran's "shadow fleet."
- Hong Kong removes protection against land reclamation in Victoria Harbor Radio Free Asia 08 May 2025 -- Hong Kong's legislature has passed a law that will make it easier for the government to conduct land reclamation in the territory's iconic Victoria Harbor, despite long-standing opposition from environmentalists.
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