Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
05 June 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese Embassy in Philippines refutes erroneous EU-Philippines remarks about SCS Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Thursday responded to media inquiries regarding erroneous remarks about China made during a recent diplomatic meeting between the European Union and the Philippines. The spokesperson stated that China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea have been established through long-standing historical practice and are supported by ample historical and legal grounds, in accordance with international law, including the UN Charter.
- Chinese mainland punishes Taiwan company related to die-hard separatist People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday announced bans on a Taiwan company related to Shen Pao-yang, also known as Puma Shen, who is a die-hard supporter of "Taiwan independence," from making deals or cooperating with organizations, businesses and individuals in the mainland.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Jun 2025
- Taiwan denies cyberattack claims as China seeks arrest of 20 CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan on Thursday denied China's allegation that its military was behind a cyberattack on a technology company in Guangzhou, after city authorities issued warrants for 20 suspects.
- Mainland launches coordinated actions targeting 'Taiwan independence' separatists Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday launched a series of actions targeting "Taiwan independence" separatists, including issuing a wanted notice with rewards for 20 key suspects involved in cyberattacks against a mainland company, exposing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' so-called "internet army," and announcing bans on a Taiwan-based company linked to a die-hard separatist.
- Mainland imposes punitive measures on Taiwan-based company related to die-hard separatist Shen Pao-yang Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland has decided to impose punitive measures on Taiwan-based company Sicuens International Co., Ltd., banning it from conducting any transactions or cooperation with mainland organizations, enterprises, or individuals, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Thursday. Investigations revealed that Shen Tu-cheng, the father of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang, serves as the head of the company.
- Mainland spokesperson slams Taiwan leader's defamatory remarks People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed recent remarks made by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that have been defaming the mainland's social system.
- Mainland police issue wanted notice with rewards for 20 Taiwan island cyberattack suspects Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau's Tianhe District Branch in South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday released a wanted notice with reward for 20 key suspects from the Taiwan island who were involved in cyberattacks.
- Chinese mainland police pursue 20 suspects involved in cyber attacks initiated by Taiwan organization People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou put 20 suspects on a wanted list on Thursday, accusing them of participating in cyber attacks launched by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities.
- Supreme Court upholds sentences in China 'psychological warfare' case CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld prison sentences for 10 defendants, including a six-year, eight-month term for temple leader Lee Hui-hsin (李慧馨), who was convicted of recruiting active-duty and retired military personnel to produce "psychological warfare surrender videos" under instructions from China.
- China's top state security authority discloses three cases detected at ports Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three state security cases involving sea, land, and air ports, noting that ports face new challenges as the bridges for international exchanges and economic cooperation - facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information.
- Report unveils DPP's 'internet army' attempting to steal PLA maritime intelligence Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three state security cases involving sea, land, and air ports, noting that ports face new challenges as the bridges for international exchanges and economic cooperation - facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information.
- Xi signs order to promulgate rules on developing military facilities PRC MND 05 Jun 2025 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate regulations on developing military facilities.
- China's New AI Torpedo Can Outsmart Decoys to Destroy Real Threats Sputnik 05 Jun 2025 -- Today's underwater battlespace is crowded with threats like decoys, jammers, countermeasures, and weapons. In these high-pressure environments, systems must quickly identify real targets from fakes to avoid wasted shots and mission failure.
- Indonesia assesses purchasing Chinese J-10 fighter jets: media reports Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- According to media reports on Thursday, Indonesia is assessing purchasing China's J-10 fighter jets, taking into account the aircraft's recent combat success. A Chinese military affairs expert said the J-10 is an outstanding warplane that can attract many potential buyers, especially after having proved its effectiveness in real battle.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 5, 2025 PRC MofA 05 Jun 2025
- Trump, Xi pave way for fresh trade talks in 90-minute call Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2025 -- President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping agreed on fresh trade talks to overcome a tariff stalemate in a highly anticipated phone call on Thursday that China's state media reported first, stressing that it was the U.S. leader who initiated it.
- President Xi Jinping Speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the Phone PRC MofA 05 Jun 2025 -- On the evening of June 5, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
- US tariff hike on steel, aluminum harms others, itself, disrupts global supply chain stability: Chinese Commerce Ministry Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Commenting on the US' recent tariff hike on imported steel, aluminum and their derivatives from 25 percent to 50 percent, which took effect on Wednesday, He Yongqian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Commerce Ministry, said on Thursday that China has repeatedly emphasized that the Section 232 tariffs are typical unilateralist and protectionist actions, which have already been ruled by the WTO dispute settlement mechanism as violating WTO rules.
- MOFCOM urges the US to remove all restrictions against China, including Section 301 tariffs, work with China to uphold Geneva trade talks consensus Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked comment on the US Trade Representative's recent announcement of an extension of the exemption period related to the Section 301 investigation into China's practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, which was originally set to expire on May 31, 2025 and has now been extended to August 31, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said at a regular press conference on Thursday that China's position of opposing the US Section 301 tariffs is clear and consistent.
- China urges U.S. to abandon excessive use of national security concept People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept, and to collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
- MOFCOM strongly condemns US restrictive measures against China as breach of Geneva trade consensus Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent US suspension of ethane exports to China, along with other retaliatory measures in response to China's rare earth export controls, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated on Thursday that since the release of the China-US Joint Statement on Economic and Trade Talks on May 12, China has acted responsibly, diligently fulfilling its commitments and actively working to uphold the consensus reached in Geneva. In contrast, the US has taken a series of restrictive actions against China.
- Chinese VP Han Zheng meets US delegation to China-US Track Two High-Level Dialogue Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with the US delegation to the China-US Track Two High-Level Dialogue in Beijing on Thursday. He expressed hope that the dialogue would continue to bring together insightful voices from both countries, enhance understanding of China among various sectors in the US, and jointly promote the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations.
- China to resolutely safeguard legitimate rights, interests of Chinese students and scholars abroad: FM on US' Harvard visa restriction Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President issuing a proclamation on Wednesday barring foreign students from entering the US to attend Harvard, citing national security concerns, and suspending entry under Harvard-hosted student and exchange visitor visas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that educational cooperation between China and the US is mutually beneficial. China has consistently opposed politicizing educational cooperation.
- Chinese FM responds to US travel ban and restrictions, says movement of people basis for exchanges Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on the White House's announcement on fully restricting the entry of nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, and Yemen, and partially limiting the entry of nationals from seven countries including Burundi, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that "We have noticed the relevant reports. The movement of people is the basis for promoting exchanges and cooperation among countries."
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Premier of China Li Qiang Prime Minister of Canada 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Premier of China, Li Qiang.
- China will approve applications for due-use exports that meet requirements: MOFCOM on rare-earth exports approval Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Rare earth-related items have dual civilian and military applications, and Chinese government's move to strengthen export controls on rare-earth materials is in line with international practices, He Yongqian, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said on Thursday, in response to a question over some foreign companies' claims that the approval process of the exports permits is relatively slow and their business may face potential halt of output.
- China's export control measures align with intl practices: Chinese FM on report claiming Suzuki halts compact cars output due to China's rare earth curbs Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Commenting on a report claiming that due to China's export controls on rare earths, Japanese automaker Suzuki has suspended production of its main compact cars in Japan, as delays in procuring parts have also arisen, Lin Jian, spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday that the export control measures introduced by China align with international practices, which are non-discriminatory, and do not target any specific countries.
- China blasts US veto on UN Security Council draft resolution over Gaza Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese envoy on Wednesday blasted the United States for its veto on a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid.
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