Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
12 May 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- Activities of Chinese marine science research vessel near Diaoyu Islands within China's sovereign rights: FM Global Times 12 May 2025 -- Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and the activities of Chinese marine science research vessels in the relevant waters fall entirely within the scope of China's sovereign rights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
- 2 holders of Chinese ID cards found in Taiwan's public service: MAC CNA 12 May 2025 -- Two public servants were identified as holders of Chinese ID cards, while 75 were found to have residence certificates issued by China, during the first phase of an investigation, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Monday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 May 2025
- PLA amphibious warship arrives at Port Ream for China-Cambodia joint drill Global Times 12 May 2025 -- A large amphibious warship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Monday docked at Port Ream in Cambodia to participate in an upcoming bilateral joint exercise, with the recently established China-Cambodia Joint Support and Training Center to provide support for the first time, official media reported. This indicates that the joint center is now capable of hosting drills and training activities, an expert said.
- Abstract of white paper on China's national security in new era People's Daily 12 May 2025 -- The Information Office of China's State Council on Monday issued a white paper titled "China's National Security in the New Era." An abstract is as follows:
- China releases white paper on national security People's Daily 12 May 2025 -- China's State Council Information Office on Monday released a white paper on the country's national security in the new era.
- China releases first white paper on national security Global Times 12 May 2025 -- China's State Council Information Office on Monday issued the country's first white paper on national security. Facing a complex landscape of deepening adverse external impacts and increasing internal challenges, overall, China's national security situation has maintained stable and steady progress, as China works with Asia-Pacific nations to jointly uphold regional peace and development, injecting stability into a turbulent world, an official of the department concerned elaborated on the white paper.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 12, 2025 PRC MofA 12 May 2025
- Full text: Joint Statement on China-U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva People's Daily 12 May 2025 -- China and the United States on Monday released a joint statement on China-U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva.
- MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The White House 12 May 2025
- US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days Radio Free Asia 12 May 2025 -- The United States and China on Monday agreed to temporarily suspend most tariffs on each other's goods after a weekend of marathon trade negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland by officials from the world's two largest economies, during which both sides touted "substantial progress."
- US-China Trade Deal: Tariffs Temporarily Cut As Talks Narrow Differences RFE/RL 12 May 2025 -- The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day cut in reciprocal tariffs levied on an array of traded goods after weekend talks in Switzerland made progress in narrowing differences between the two countries.
- Chinese FM spokesperson comments on whether China is satisfied with the outcome of the China-US trade talks Global Times 12 May 2025 -- Asked about US President Donald Trump's comment that great progress was made in the China-US trade meeting, and whether China is satisfied with the outcome of the China-US economic and trade talks, Lin said on Monday that the question had just been answered, and that China has already released a press release, and the two sides issued a joint statement on the talks, which is available for reference.
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to questions on outcome of China-US trade talks Global Times 12 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the outcome of the China-US trade talks in Switzerland, and specifically on China's reduction of tariffs on US goods to 10%, and the US' lowering of tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that "regarding the high-level economic and trade talks between China and the US, the Chinese side has already released information. I've just received the relevant details, and the two sides have issued the joint statement reached during the talks. You may refer to that for specifics."
- China-US trade talks lead to major reduction in bilateral tariffs; outcome is in interests of both countries, world: MOFCOM Global Times 12 May 2025 -- A spokesperson for China's Commerce Ministry said on Monday that the high-level economic and trade talks between China and the US have achieved substantial progress, resulting in a major reduction in bilateral tariffs.
- Major cut in bilateral tariffs after China-US trade meeting injects optimism into markets Global Times 12 May 2025 -- China and the US released a joint statement on Monday following the China-US Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva, announcing several key agreements, most notably a significant reduction in tariffs on both sides, which drew global attention and prompted an immediate and positive market response.
- Chinese vice premier says meeting with U.S. in-depth, candid and constructive People's Daily 12 May 2025 -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said here on Sunday that the China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs were in-depth, candid and constructive.
- Chinese Company and Three Chinese Nationals Indicted for Unlawfully Importing Pill-Making Equipment Used to Manufacture Controlled Substances US Dept. of Justice 12 May 2025 -- A federal grand jury returned a 21-count indictment against a Chinese company and three Chinese nationals for their alleged role in the illegal importation of pill-making equipment, the Department of Justice announced.
- Chinese FM responds to question on whether China will cancel export license requirements for rare earths, critical minerals Global Times 12 May 2025 -- In response to another question on whether China will cancel export license requirements for rare earths or critical minerals, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian also referred the specific question to the press release from the Chinese side and the joint statement issued by both sides.
- China supports and welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement: FM spokesperson Global Times 12 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on media reports that India and Pakistan had reached a consensus on Saturday to immediately cease fire and hold further talks, and that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had spoken separately by phone on Monday night with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Indian National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, with many countries also playing a positive role in easing tensions between the two sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China had taken note of the relevant reports and believes that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both countries, contributes to regional peace and stability, and reflects the shared expectations of the international community.
- China supports and welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement: FM spokesperson Global Times 12 May 2025 -- Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and the activities of Chinese marine science research vessels in the relevant waters fall entirely within the scope of China's sovereign rights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Putin's proposal of holding direct negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions Global Times 12 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed holding direct negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear. "We support all efforts that promote peace and hope the relevant parties will continue to engage in dialogue and negotiations to reach a fair, lasting, binding, and mutually acceptable peace agreement, ultimately leading to a political resolution of the issue."
- China, LatAm countries hail ties as foreign ministers meet Global Times 12 May 2025 -- The fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum is scheduled to open in Beijing on Tuesday.
- Wang Yi Meets with Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia PRC MofA 12 May 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia in Beijing.
- Wang Yi Meets with Advisor to Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo PRC MofA 12 May 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Advisor to Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo and Foreign Minister Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker in Beijing.
- Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd PRC MofA 12 May 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd in Beijing.
- Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yván Gil PRC MofA 12 May 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yván Gil in Beijing.
- Wang Yi Meets with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo PRC MofA 12 May 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo in Beijing.
- Wang Yi Meets with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla PRC MofA 12 May 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in Beijing.
- When China and Brazil join hands, Global South will gain respect the world has never seen before：Brazilian president Global Times 12 May 2025 -- The relationship between China and Brazil will be unbreakable, for both sides need each other; and as long as the two countries join hands, the Global South will gain unprecedented respect in the world, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said at China-Brazil Business Forum in Beijing on Monday, noting that the potential of the China-Brazil relationship is limitless.
- China launches new remote sensing satellites People's Daily 12 May 2025 -- China sent a remote sensing satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday.
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