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08 August 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- SCS COC, open communication lines vital in protecting PH waters - PBBM Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated the importance of having a binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS) and open lines of communication to assert and protect the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
- The Philippines should stop stirring up troubles in South China Sea: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "We require the Philippine side to stop its provocations and propaganda, and stop ganging up with others to stir up troubles in the South China Sea," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing on Friday.
- Philippines urged to stop ganging up with others to stir up trouble in South China Sea: China's defense ministry Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question about reports that the Philippine armed forces claimed that the Philippine-Indian joint naval exercise conducted near China's Huangyan Dao was designed to enhance the interoperability of the two militaries and to demonstrate support for the Philippines in its skirmishes with China, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that "we oppose using the South China Sea issue as a pretext to provoke confrontation, and believe that military cooperation between relevant countries should not target any third party or undermine regional peace and stability."
- China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between US and Taiwan: MND on US Senator's reported visit to island Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to reports indicating that the chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee may soon lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan region, which will be the first visit to Taiwan by a senator holding this position since 2016, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said the Chinese side firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region.
- Lai and others who kowtow to US will be devoured like 'a lamb in a tiger's den': MND Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Regarding reports that the regional leader of China's Taiwan island Lai Ching-te recently claimed that next year Taiwan's "defense budget" would be raised to over 3 percent of GDP, which some analysis said is made in response to US concerns, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin asked that "Taiwan is a province of China - where does a so-called 'national defense budget' come from?"
- China firmly opposes any official engagement between US and Taiwan region: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory. China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press briefing on Friday.
- President Marcos Expresses Philippines' Interest in Peace and Stability in Taiwan Strait Philippines DFA 08 Aug 2025 -- President Marcos reiterated the Philippines' longstanding position on the importance of peace and stability in Taiwan and the peaceful settlement of differences.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Philippine Leader's Comment on Taiwan PRC MofA 08 Aug 2025
- Chinese FM and Embassy lodge serious protests over Philippine President's comment on Taiwan Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's recent comment on Taiwan in an interview during his visit to India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that China firmly opposes this. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and Embassy in the Philippines have lodged serious protests with the Philippine side.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Philippine Leader's Comment on Taiwan Global Times 08 Aug 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Aug 2025
- Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on August 8, 2025 PRC MND 08 Aug 2025
- China advances aircraft carrier construction in line with natl security needs, devt of equipment technology, says MND spokesperson on Fujian's latest test footage Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about the recently released documentary on China's military development — Forging Ahead — which for the first time disclosed footage of the Fujian aircraft carrier successfully completing a simulated aircraft launch test and stated that the Fujian has entered the final sprint before commissioning, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said that "We have always advanced aircraft carrier construction in line with national security needs and the development of equipment technology."
- Lessons written with blood must never be forgotten; historical tragedies must never be repeated: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "In the face of hard evidences, no attempt to distort WWII history and whitewash the war of aggression will succeed", said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Friday.
- Chinese expert warns Japan's increased surprise attack capability with first F-35B deployment for negatively impacting regional peace, stability Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) deployed F-35B stealth fighter jets to the Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture for the first time on Thursday, marking the first time since World War II that Japan has possessed carrier-based fighter jets. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times on Friday that with the introduction of the F-35B, the JASDF has acquired a rapid-response aerial combat platform, greatly enhancing its surprise attack and assault capabilities - moves that will undoubtedly have a negative impact on regional peace and stability.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Remarks on August 8, 2025 PRC MofA 08 Aug 2025
- U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Increased Chinese Research Vessel Activity in U.S. Arctic US Coast Guard 08 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard detected and responded to two Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic and is currently monitoring a total of five similar vessels in or near the U.S Arctic.
- Chinese Defense Ministry urges relevant parties to view China-Russia defense cooperation objectively and rationally Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- We hope relevant parties will view defense cooperation between China and Russia objectively and rationally, and stop spreading groundless speculation and smears, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at a press briefing on Friday.
- Telephone conversation with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 08 Aug 2025
- Xi holds phone talks with Putin Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will remain consistent in its position on the Ukraine crisis and continue to promote peace talks no matter how the situation evolves. Saying that complex problems have no simple solutions, Xi elaborated on China's principles and position in his phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
- Xi said China will continue to promote peace talks in Ukraine crisis PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will remain consistent in its position on the Ukraine crisis and continue to promote peace talks no matter how the situation evolves.
- Chinese defense ministry responds to Pakistan inducting Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on media reports that the Pakistani military has inducted the Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter to advance the modernization of its defense equipment, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that China is willing to share the achievements of its equipment development with friendly countries, including Pakistan.
- Joint Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and other members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) regarding Hong Kong arrest warrants.
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to CK Hutchison's Panama ports deal Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to reports suggesting that China COSCO Shipping Corporation is seeking to acquire a 20 percent to 30 percent stake in CK Hutchison's global port deal, and the details of the negotiations have not been finalized yet, but one option is allowing COSCO to take a stake in ports excluding the two Panama ports, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that on CK Hutchison's sales of its assets overseas, the Chinese government will conduct lawful regulation, firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and uphold justice and fairness in the market.
- Beijing further optimizes housing purchase policies; eligible families face no limit on units bought outside fifth ring road Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Beijing on Friday announced further optimization for its housing policies, with measures including that eligible families face no restrictions on the number of housing units purchased outside the fifth ring road, according to an official notice issued by responsible local authorities.
- Marcos to China: Give early notice on rocket debris to avoid risks Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on China to give early notice before rocket stages or debris fall into Philippine waters, saying it would help avoid risks and allow authorities to recover them safely.
- China completes its first manned lunar lander landing, takeoff test People's Daily 08 Aug 2025 -- China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive landing and takeoff test for its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province.
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