10 May 2025 - China Special Weapons News

China to resolutely safeguard development interests: commerce minister People's Daily 10 May 2025 -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has said that China firmly opposes the abuse of the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" by the United States, and will resolutely safeguard its legitimate development interests.
Trump says 80% tariff on China 'seems right' ahead of trade negotiations Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Ahead of pivotal weekend China-US trade talks, President Donald Trump has proposed an 80% tariff on Chinese imports as an alternative to the current 145% levies, asserting that the new rate "seems right."
US Dismisses Possibility of Lifting Tariffs on China After Weekend Talks Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- There is no chance that the United States will completely remove tariffs against China following the weekend talks in Switzerland, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox News.

Xi Jinping Attends the Celebrations Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On May 9, 2025 local time, Russia held grand celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. President Xi Jinping and leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations around the world, upon invitation, attended the events.

Xi, Putin reach many new, important common understandings: FM spokesperson People's Daily 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues and reached many new and important common understandings during Xi's visit to Russia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Friday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Calls Xi's Visit to Russia 'Complete Success' Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to Russia this week was absolutely successful, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.
Xi attends Russia's Victory Day celebrations in Red Square Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Friday celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in Moscow. Leaders from more than 20 countries and international organizations were invited to the events, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Escalating Tension Between India and Pakistan PRC MofA 10 May 2025
China strongly urges India, Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint: FM spokesperson Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate. Pakistan said India hit targets including the Nur Khan air base on the early morning of May 10. Pakistan has vowed to resolutely strike back and launched "Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos." Commenting on the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation.
Chinese embassies in India and Pakistan issue travel warnings as tensions escalate Global Times 10 May 2025 -- The Chinese embassies in both India and Pakistan issued statements on their official WeChat accounts on Friday, warning Chinese citizens to closely monitor the situation, exercise caution when traveling to either country, and reminding those in India or Pakistan to strengthen security precautions and enhance safety measures.

Xi Jinping Meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
Xi calls for advancing building of China-Serbia community with shared future Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China and Serbia should carry forward the ironclad friendship, boost mutually beneficial cooperation and advance the high-quality building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.

Xi Jinping Meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
Xi says China supports Cuba in safeguarding sovereignty, opposing foreign interference Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty, and opposing foreign interference and blockade.

Xi says China to firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding sovereignty, social stability Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Friday that China and Venezuela are good partners of mutual trust and common development, and China will, as always, firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding sovereignty, national dignity and social stability.

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the evening of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
Xi says China ready to work with Slovakia to address challenges, safeguard int'l justice Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Friday that China stands ready to work with Slovakia and other countries to jointly address challenges through solidarity and cooperation, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

Xi Jinping Meets with Myanmar's Leader Min Aung Hlaing PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
Xi urges China, Myanmar to keep advancing key projects of economic corridor Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged China and Myanmar to deepen strategic cooperation and keep advancing the construction of key projects of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.

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