Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
13 August 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese naval troops expel US warship intruding into territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday expelled a US warship when it intruded into Chinese territorial waters near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.
- China Forces US Destroyer Out of Territorial Waters Near Scarborough Shoal Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese military drove a US destroyer away from the disputed island of Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan) on Wednesday, the China Central Television (CCTV) channel reported, citing the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
- PLA Navy expels US warship for intruding into territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- The USS Higgins destroyer on Wednesday illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao without authorization from the Chinese government.
- Exclusive: Video clips expose Philippine ship's dangerous maneuvers during August 11 Huangyan Dao intrusion Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard ship 4406 conducted highly dangerous maneuvers on Chinese law enforcement vessels during its intrusion into waters near China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on August 11, videos exclusively obtained by the Global Times from a source on Wednesday showed.
- DFA 'aware' of US freedom of navigation ops near Scarborough Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday night said it is "aware" of the freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) conducted by the United States near the Bajo de Masinloc.
- Collision of Chinese ships underscores need for restraint - Australia Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- The Australian Embassy in Manila on Wednesday expressed "serious concern" over the collision of two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc, saying the incident underscores the urgent need for "restraint" in the area.
- Upholding PH maritime rights 'non-negotiable' - Legarda Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday reaffirmed the Philippines' firm position on its maritime rights, emphasizing that adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award is "non-negotiable."
- Nafarrete affirms PA role in CADC in 1st meeting with Teodoro Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has affirmed the service's commitment to the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) during a courtesy call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. earlier this week.
- Measures in place in case PH ships hit by Chinese vessels in WPS - AFP Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- Contingency plans are in place in case the Aug. 11 Chinese harassment in Bajo de Masinloc resulted in a Filipino casualty, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday.
- Spokesperson responds to DPP's plan to bar cars from mainland, calling it a move blocking cross-Straits economic exchange Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Using the guise of "security" to bar Taiwan compatriots from buying and using high-quality mainland products, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are doing everything in their power to stifle cross-Straits economic exchange and cooperation, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday, responding to comments from the DPP authorities claiming to block mainland-made vehicles—including BYD's electric models -- from entering the island by the excuses of security and industrial concerns.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Aug 2025
- DPP authorities act as main accomplice in US effort to hollow out Taiwan's industries: Mainland spokesperson on US' semiconductor tariff hike and TSMC's Arizona plant Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100 percent tariff on imported goods such as semiconductors, and claimed TSMC will build world's largest wafer fabrication plant in Arizona backed with $300 billion, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated on Wednesday that when TSMC previously announced an additional $100 billion investment in the US, it sparked panic and public discontent in Taiwan; a $300 billion plan would further erode the island's economic vitality and autonomy. The DPP authorities are the biggest accomplice to the US in hollowing out Taiwan's industries.
- DPP staging farce with outdated politicians to hype 'international presence' cannot change fact Taiwan is part of China: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's referring to Taiwan as a "country" during a recent event in Taipei and calling Western countries to build economic and political relations with the island, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that Taiwan is part of China and has never been a country.
- It serves as a vivid history lesson: spokesperson on Taiwan compatriots watching 'Dead to Rights' on the mainland Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- On Wednesday morning, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office held a regular press conference, where spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to reporters' questions on recent cross-Straits hot topics.
- DPP authorities' relying on external forces and military means to pursue independence only leads to downfall: Mainland spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Responding to Lai Ching-te's announcement that the defense budget for the Taiwan region in 2026 will be raised to surpass 3 percent of GDP, primarily for military purchases from the US, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the mainstream public opinion in the island of Taiwan is for peace, development, dialogue and cooperation.
- DPP caves to US on 20% tariff, $400b investment pledge - 'unlimited sell-out of Taiwan': spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on US imposition of a 20 percent "reciprocal tariff" on the island of Taiwan, higher than the 15 percent rate on Japan and South Korea, and on remarks by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te that the tariff rate could be negotiable with a possible pledge to increase investment in the US by $400 billion, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Taiwan residents and industries are deeply disappointed by the DPP authorities' response.
- Rules on restoring Taiwan citizenship to be tightened over China fears CNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has proposed an amendment that would allow it to refuse restoring Taiwanese citizenship to Taiwan-born individuals who obtained Chinese identity documents unless they met qualifying criteria.
- Senior Chinese officer holds talks with chief of Australian Defence Force PRC MND 13 Aug 2025 -- General Liu Zhenli, member of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department, held talks with the visiting Admiral David Johnston, chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Beijing on August 13, 2025.
- The Chief of the Defence Force meets with General Liu Zhenli of the People's Liberation Army Australia DOD 13 Aug 2025 -- On 13 August 2025, the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, met the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, People's Liberation Army, General Liu Zhenli in Beijing.
- China emphasizes importance of safeguarding Red Sea shipping lanes, promoting political resolution to Yemen issue Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese envoy emphasized the need to safeguard the Red Sea shipping lanes and promote a political resolution to the Yemen issue at the UN on Tuesday, calling for a joint effort from the international community to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 13, 2025 PRC MofA 13 Aug 2025
- Why Xi Is Closely Watching The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far been met with skepticism and anxiety in Ukraine and across Europe, but there's one place where it's being welcomed: China.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Wang Yi Chairing the Tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Holding the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand PRC MofA 13 Aug 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Wang Yi Chairing the Tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Holding the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Q: Can you offer some background information on the tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting? What does China, the host country, expect from this meeting? What is China's consideration for holding the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand?
- They are just aimed at creating anxiety: Chinese FM responds to accusations that Chinese companies are building a network of ports to exercise control Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry over US officials and analysts saying that Chinese companies have built up a network of ports around the world to exercise control over global commerce, conduct espionage, and enable far-seas missions for the Chinese military, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday stated that these accusations are just aimed at creating anxiety.
- FM spokesperson responds to question over Nauru govt reportedly announcing AU$1 billion development project with a Chinese company Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question on whether the Foreign Ministry can confirm the Nauru government releasing a statement announcing an AU$1 billion socio-economic development project with a Chinese company, FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that"I am not aware of the specifics that you mentioned. On overseas projects invested by Chinese companies, I would refer you to competent authorities."
- China implements zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- On a quiet weekday afternoon in a Beijing coffee shop, customers savor their drinks, largely unaware of the extraordinary journey behind each bean.
- Closing arguments in Jimmy Lai security case delayed over health concerns Radio Free Asia 13 Aug 2025 -- Closing arguments in the trial of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong's now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, were postponed on Friday over concerns for Lai's health. It was the second time the proceedings were postponed this week.
- China unveils new stimulus plan to subsidize consumption-linked loans Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- China's central government will offer interest subsidies for consumption loans for individuals and business entities in the consumer services sector for the first time, as a part of the country's new policy toolkit to stimulate consumption, a finance official said on Wednesday.
- Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion of Chinese-Made Surveillance RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- The Serbian government is substantially expanding its advanced Chinese-made surveillance system, leaked documents reviewed by RFE/RL show, despite years of protests and backlash from the public over its use.
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