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26 June 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- US a disruptor of the international maritime order: Chinese envoy to UN Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Geng Shuang delivered a speech at the 35th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in which he criticized the US as an opportunist exploiting UNCLOS rules and a disruptor of the international maritime order, according to a statement on the website of Permanent Mission of China to the UN.
- It's futile for the Philippines to infringe upon China's sovereignty and make provocations under the pretext of fishing activities: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 26 Jun 2025 -- "The Philippine side attempts to use fishing activities as a pretext to infringe upon China's sovereignty and make provocations. This will never work," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Chinese ship conducts survey off Vietnam but Hanoi's state media stays silent Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese survey ship has been repeatedly circling within Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea since mid-June, raising concerns of a potential maritime standoff.
- Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 26 Jun 2025
- Chinese agents surveilled VP Hsiao during 2024 trip: Czech officials CNA 26 Jun 2025 -- Czech officials have confirmed that Chinese agents surveilled Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) during her visit to Prague in March 2024 and planned a collision with her car as part of an "unprecedented" provocation by Beijing in Europe.
- MND: US Military Aid and Arms Sales Mislead Taiwan into Flames of War Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- Question: According to media reports, the US side recently invited representatives of Taiwan's military forces to observe the joint air exercise of the US and its allies. Lately, the US House Appropriation Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriation Act, which includes a US$500 million budget for military assistance to Taiwan. What's your comment?
- Mainland spokesperson denounces Lai Ching-te's separatist narrative People's Daily 26 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced a speech delivered by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te on Tuesday, calling it a confession of "Taiwan independence" actions seeking to split the country.
- Lai's speeches spark backlash in Taiwan as critics decry separatist rhetoric People's Daily 26 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's latest speeches have drawn widespread criticism from across the island, with many accusing him of deliberately distorting history to serve his separatist agenda.
- Mainland denounces DPP for undermining cross-Strait economic cooperation People's Daily 26 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for undermining economic cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Jun 2025
- Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on June 26, 2025 PRC MND 26 Jun 2025
- Chinese FM and MND spokesperson reject NATO Secretary General's manipulation of China-related issues Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- Some in NATO, by playing up international and regional tensions and slandering China's normal military buildup, seek nothing but excuses to allow NATO to drastically grow its military spending, arbitrarily reach beyond its geographical scope and mandate, and advance eastward into the Asia-Pacific, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
- China firmly opposes NATO using China as an excuse to "expand eastward into Asia-Pacific": Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 26 Jun 2025 -- "We firmly oppose NATO using China as an excuse to 'expand eastward into the Asia-Pacific' and urge NATO to reflect on its own behaviors, change course, and contribute more to global security and stability," said Chinese Defense Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- SCO defense ministers agree to strengthen communication, promote cooperation Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- The Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Thursday. Both the group photo featuring participating parties and the group visit to the site of the 2018 SCO summit drew the attention of global media. The fact that defense ministers from 10 countries gathered to discuss regional issues and reached a consensus, especially against the backdrop of frequent regional conflicts, demonstrates their shared desire to pursue cooperation and seek development, experts told the Global Times.
- SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting kicks off in China PRC MND 26 Jun 2025 -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers' Meeting kicked off in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province, on June 26. China's Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun hosted and addressed the meeting.
- Chinese military will work with SCO member states to deepen defense cooperation: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 26 Jun 2025 -- "The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers' Meeting was held in Qingdao City in east China's Shandong Province from June 25 to 26, 2025. China's Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun presided over the meeting and delivered a speech," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday. This year, China is the rotating chair of the SCO, and hosting the Defense Minister's Meeting is an important activity to perform its duties.
- US shouldn't deceive and mislead its people and international community: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 26 Jun 2025 -- "China never threatens any country with its own development, neither does it resort to deterrence and coercion like a certain country," said a Chinese defense spokesperson at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Chinese Embassy rejects smears made by certain individuals in Philippine military over maritime drug cases Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- China firmly opposes the irresponsible remarks made by certain individuals in the Philippine military, which are completely groundless and deliberately smear China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said on Thursday in response to claims by spokesperson of Philippine Navy, Rear Admiral Trinidad that China may be related to a series of recent maritime drug cases in the country.
- Chinese, Indian defense ministers hold bilateral meeting: Chinese Defense Ministry Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held separate meetings in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Thursday with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Uzbek Defense Minister Shukhrat Kholmukhammedov, Kazakh Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov, Tajik Defense Minister Emomali Sobirzoda and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a statement released by official WeChat account of China's Ministry of National Defense.
- Philippines will harm itself by "inviting wolves into the house": Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 26 Jun 2025 -- "'Inviting wolves into the house' will ultimately harm oneself and destroy one's own home. We urge the Philippine side to take lessons from history and avoid repeating the same mistakes," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on June 26, 2025 PRC MofA 26 Jun 2025
- Lee Jae-myung affirms strengthening cooperation with Japan and China, 'placing emphasis on pragmatic diplomacy and ties with neighbors' Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Thursday the world is now facing unprecedented protectionism and security uncertainties, pledging to turn such global crises into opportunities to maximize the national interest. He also affirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation with Japan and China, based on the South Korea-US alliance, according to Yonhap News Agency.
- Fifth Pakistan-China Consultations on Multilateral Issues Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2025 -- The Fifth Round of Pakistan-China Consultations on Multilateral Issues was held on 26thJune 2025 in Beijing.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on Kiev regime targeting China's Phoenix Television crew Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2025
- Shenzhou-20 crew set for second extravehicular activities People's Daily 26 Jun 2025 -- The Shenzhou-20 crew members, who are currently on board China's space station, will conduct a second round of extravehicular activities within the next few days, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Wednesday.
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