Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
28 May 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- Experts highlight China's sovereignty over Yongxing Dao amid Western media hype of Chinese bomber deployment Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Western media on Wednesday hyped an alleged Chinese bomber deployment on an island in the South China Sea, claiming the move signaled China's growing military capabilities. Chinese military affairs experts, however, said that even if such deployment was made, it is normal, reiterating China's sovereignty over the island.
- Taiwan says China using cultural summits for 'lectures,' not exchanges CNA 28 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday criticized China for holding two summits for Taiwanese participants later this week to "lecture" them rather than promote genuine cross-Taiwan Strait exchanges.
- Taiwan Affairs Office condemns unfair treatment of mainland spouses in Taiwan, vows accountability for 'Taiwan independence' perpetrators Global Times 28 May 2025 -- When asked about the recent incidents of mainland spouses of Taiwan residents facing unfair treatment in the Taiwan island, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Straits share the same roots and are one family.
- Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson responds to Lai Ching-te's omission of cross-Straits relations in May 20 address Global Times 28 May 2025 -- In response to a question regarding Lai Ching-te's May 20 address, which made no mention of cross-Straits relations and instead focused on strengthening Taiwan-US ties, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that no matter whether the Taiwan region's leader addresses the topic or not, or what is said and how it is said, none of it can change the fact and status that Taiwan is a part of China, nor can it alter the direction and pace of the development of cross-Straits relations.
- Mainland official slams the DPP for 'selling out' Taiwan to appease US Global Times 28 May 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday slammed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' shameless attempt to sell out Taiwan region's interests to appease the US, warning that continuously making concessions will lead to full exploitation of Taiwan by the US.
- Mainland slams Rubio's claim on 'deterrence for China begins with Taiwan's own self-defense capabilities' Global Times 28 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that "deterrence for China obviously begins with Taiwan's own self-defense capabilities," as well as US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo's claims of "existing plans to deter and stop a military invasion from the Chinese mainland", and his advocacy for creating a "hellish scenario" in response, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that some individuals in the US have ulterior motives to hype "China military threat" narrative.
- Mainland spokesperson reiterates one-China principle after "merger" analogy by Taiwan leader People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said China's sovereignty and territory have never been divided, and the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China has never changed.
- Top political advisor urges joint efforts across Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Tuesday called for joint efforts across the Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture.
- CGA vessels shadow 4 Chinese coast guard ships off Kinmen Islands CNA 28 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Wednesday that it "expelled" four Chinese coast guard ships that intruded into Taiwan-controlled waters off the nation's outlying Kinmen County earlier that day.
- Taiwan monitors Chinese aircraft carrier ahead of reported drills CNA 28 May 2025 -- Taiwan's military said Wednesday it was closely monitoring the movements of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) near the island, after the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (遼寧號) was spotted in waters off Taiwan amid reports of potential upcoming military drills.
- Fujian coast guard conducts routine patrol of waters near Kinmen Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Fujian coast guard conducted a routine law enforcement patrol in the waters near Kinmen per the law on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for a regional bureau of China Coast Guard.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 May 2025
- Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 28 May 2025
- 'No bottom line in currying favor with US, selling out Taiwan', mainland slams DPP increasing investment to 'make America great again' Global Times 28 May 2025 -- In response to a question about the recent claim of an official from Taiwan island, that Taiwan would further expand its investment in the US to help "make America great again," which has caused an uproar in public opinion on the island, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that this once again proves that the DPP authorities have no bottom line in currying favor with the US and selling out Taiwan.
- State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson responds to US hype on mainland's 'ability to invade Taiwan' by 2027 Global Times 28 May 2025 -- When asked about comments on US' claim that the mainland could have "the ability to invade Taiwan" as early as 2027 and the demand by head of Taiwan defense authorities that Taiwan's armed forces must reach a high level of combat readiness by 2027, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Chen Binhua said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities, in pursuit of political self-interest, have been toeing the US line in turning Taiwan island into a "powder keg" and provoking confrontation, thereby pushing Taiwan compatriots into peril. Their sinister intentions are laid bare. No matter how the situation changes on the island or how external forces meddle, nothing can stop the historic trend that China will be and must be reunified.
- Celebrities' recognition of Chinese culture 'sincere expression', mainland official slams DPP's distortion Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Commenting on claims by Taiwan island's so-called "mainland affairs council" that many celebrities from Taiwan are acting out of necessity rather than voluntarily, and that they will not allow these celebrities to be manipulated by the mainland, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that when Taiwan celebrities express their recognition of Chinese culture and the idea that people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits are one family, it is a sincere expression of emotion, and it is their freedom and right.
- FM spokesperson responds to why aircraft carrier Liaoning is so close to Japan Global Times 28 May 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged Japan to view activities by Chinese naval vessels from an objective and reasonable perspective, after the Japanese side said it had spotted the aircraft carrier Liaoning among a number of warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sailing into the Western Pacific through the Miyako Strait on Tuesday.
- China, Cambodia conduct live-force land-air drill, wrapping up whole joint exercises Global Times 28 May 2025 -- The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise concluded with a live-fire drill in the land and air domains and a closing ceremony at a training center in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, on Wednesday local time, marking the completion of the joint military exercise, according to Xinhua News Agency.
- Senior military official calls for high-level training support system PRC MND 28 May 2025 -- Senior Chinese military official Zhang Youxia has called for accelerated efforts to build a high-level military training support system.
- 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts multi-subject training PRC MND 28 May 2025 -- In recent days, the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce, which is undertaking escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, has organized multi-subject training for its special operations forces (SOF) members based on the actual situation of the escort mission. The training covered gunnery, visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS), confrontation between red and blue forces, and other subjects, aiming to enhance the capabilities of the SOF members in performing diversified tasks.
- Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia EC/CEU 28 May 2025 -- The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, stand in solidarity with Czechia regarding the malicious cyber campaign that targeted its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Statement of solidarity by the North Atlantic Council concerning the malicious cyber activities against the Czech Republic NATO 28 May 2025 -- "We stand in solidarity with the Czech Republic following the malicious cyber campaign against its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We recognise that the Government of the Czech Republic has attributed the responsibility to the People's Republic of China, specifically APT31, which is associated with the Ministry of State Security."
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 28, 2025 PRC MofA 28 May 2025
- Premier Li pledges stronger strategic alignment with ASEAN, GCC for common development Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, continuously opening up new prospects for common development.
- China, ASEAN, GCC seek enhanced inter-regional cooperation Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly forge an example in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
- Chinese premier calls for forging example of openness, development cooperation with ASEAN, GCC People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly forge an example in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration on Tuesday.
- Full Text: Speech by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Economic Forum 2025.
- Wang Yi: Unite to Address Global Climate Change PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau in Xiamen. After the meeting, Wang Yi and Taneti Maamau jointly met the press and answered questions.
- Wang Yi on the Consensus Reached at the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau in Xiamen.
- Wang Yi Meets with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Xiamen with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau, who is in China for the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- List of Measures for China to Implement the Consensus Of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- From May 28 to 29, 2025, the Third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The participating parties had an in-depth exchange of views on China-PICs relations and issues of mutual interest, and reached broad consensus.
- China's Initiative on Deepening Cooperation with Pacific Island Countries on Combating Climate Change PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- Climate change is a common challenge faced by humanity and bears on the future of all mankind. The international community should work together to tackle the challenge, protect planet Earth which is our common home, and build a community of life for man and nature. The Pacific Island region is one of the regions most severely affected by climate change.
- Joint Statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- From May 28 to 29, 2025, the People's Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as "All parties") held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- New Visa Policies Put America First, Not China US Dept. of State 28 May 2025 -- "Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields."
- China's first large-scale general-purpose spectroscopic telescope JUST starts infrastructure construction Global Times 28 May 2025 -- China's first large-scale general-purpose spectroscopic telescope - the Jiao Tong University Spectroscopic Telescope (JUST) project began infrastructure construction of the tower and control room on Wednesday.
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