Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
17 June 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- U.S. lawmakers honor Dalai Lama with bipartisan resolution ahead of 90th birthday Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2025 -- Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on July 6, U.S. lawmakers have introduced bipartisan resolutions in both chambers of the U.S. Congress to honor the Tibetan spiritual leader and designate the anniversary as 'A Day of Compassion.'
- FM responds to Taiwan adding chipmakers Huawei and SMIC to export control list under US' pressure Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- In response to a question on media reports saying that the island of Taiwan added chipmakers Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to its export control list under US' pressure, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said that China has consistently opposed the US' politicization of technology and economic issues, the abuses of the national security concept, export controls, long-arm jurisdiction, and the malicious blockage and suppression of China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jun 2025
- China's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country's: report Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2025 -- China's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country's, by about 100 new warheads a year, a research group says.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on June 17, 2025 PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- China, C.Asian countries jointly form China-Central Asia Spirit: Xi Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Central Asian countries have explored and formed the China-Central Asia Spirit, which features mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance, and the pursuit of common modernization through high-quality development.
- Xi calls on China, Tajikistan to expand scale of bilateral trade, investment PRC MND 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Tajikistan to expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment.
- Xi says China willing to work with Turkmenistan to fully unlock potential for cooperation based on win-win collaboration PRC MND 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said China is willing to work with Turkmenistan to fully unlock the potential for cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and win-win collaboration.
- Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation holds great potential PRC MND 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan holds great potential, urging the two countries to scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors.
- Xi meets Tokayev, calls on two nations to promote cooperation Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi said that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development with stability and positive energy of bilateral ties.
- China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development with stability and positive energy of bilateral ties.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi Jinping Meets with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi Jinping Meets with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Chinese FM responds to whether China would make diplomatic efforts to stop Israel-Iran conflict Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Responding to a question on whether China would make diplomatic efforts to stop Israel-Iran conflict, and as Iran is a member of both the SCO and BRICS, whether these organizations would undertake related multilateral efforts, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that since the outbreak of the conflict, China has maintained communication with Iran, Israel, and other relevant parties to promote ceasefire and de-escalation of the situation. Relevant international organizations have also issued statements on the current situation, Guo said.
- China welcomes statement by 21 Arab and Islamic countries on Israel-Iran conflict, calling for de-escalation of situation: FM spokesperson Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- In response to a question that foreign ministers of 21 Arab, Islamic and African countries issued a joint statement on Israel-Iran conflict, calling for respect of other country's national sovereignty, territorial integrity and principles of good neighborliness and peaceful resolution of dispute, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that Israel's attack on Iran has sharply escalated regional tensions, drawing grave concern from the international community. The immediate priority is to cease hostilities, take effective measures to prevent further escalation, and avert greater instability in the region, Guo remarked.
- Chinese FM urges countries 'with particular influence over Israel' to take up due responsibility and de-escalate tensions Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US' unilateral support for Israel after US President Donald Trump on Monday wrote on social media that everyone should evacuate Iran, and said Iran should have signed the nuclear deal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that adding fuel to the fire will only intensify and widen the conflicts. China calls on relevant parties, especially countries with particular influence over Israel, to take up their due responsibilities, act immediately to de-escalate tensions, and prevent the conflict from expanding further.
- China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, a reporter asked: "Recently, Israel has attacked Iran leading to an escalation of military conflict, and local personnel are facing severe security risks. Does China have plans to evacuate Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel?"
- Chinese FM responds to whether China is concerned about disruption of energy supply from Iran due to conflict Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- When asked whether China was concerned about the energy supply from Iran being disrupted due to the Iran-Israel conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China is deeply concerned about Israel's attack on Iran, which has led to a sudden escalation of regional conflict.
- Xi says all related parties should work to de-escalate Mideast tension as soon as possible, avoid further escalation Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Tuesday that all related parties should work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as soon as possible and avoid further escalation.
- Hong Kong arrests average of 66 people annually in 2020-25 for national security offenses: Chief Executive Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Before attending the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee revealed that since the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong in June in 2020, law enforcement authorities have arrested a total of 332 individuals — averaging about 66 people per year. Given that the police make around 30,000 arrests annually, and those arrested for national security-related offenses account for only 0.2 percent of the total.
- China successfully conducts zero-altitude escape test for new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- China successfully conducted a zero-altitude escape test for the manned spacecraft Mengzhou (Dream Vessel) at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province on Tuesday, marking a significant breakthrough in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program.
- China conducts successful escape flight test on new-gen manned spacecraft Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- China successfully conducted an escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, taking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Tuesday.
- Widespread pay cuts in China drive down consumer spending, fuel deflationary fears Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese workers across industries are facing salary cuts and layoffs as mounting economic woes engulf China's public and private sectors, sources tell Radio Free Asia.
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