Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
20 August 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- China's Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule Radio Free Asia 20 Aug 2025 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region — the consolidation of Beijing's long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
- High court upholds sentences for Reunification Alliance Party figures CNA 20 Aug 2025 -- The Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch on Wednesday upheld prison sentences of four years and six months for two officials of the minor Reunification Alliance Party who recruited people to travel to China for political purposes.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Aug 2025
- Pentagon report says China rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal Press TV 20 Aug 2025 -- China has embarked on a rapid and sustained increase in the size and capability of its nuclear forces, the Pentagon said in its annual assessment of China's military capabilities.
- China, Russia wraps up joint naval patrol in Western Pacific Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- Chinese and Russian warships wrapped up a 15-day joint maritime patrol in the Western Pacific on Wednesday, with experts saying that the voyage boosted the two navies joint operational capabilities and played a positive role in safeguarding peace and stability.
- Land, sea, air-based strategic weapons, hypersonic weapons to debut at V-Day military parade: official Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- Some of China's land, sea, air-based strategic weapons and hypersonic weapons are set to make their debut at the V-Day military parade on September 3 in Beijing, and the preparations for the military parade have been basically completed, according to a press conference hosted by China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on August 20, 2025 PRC MofA 20 Aug 2025
- Chinese FM calls on US to seek positive outcomes based on equality, respect and reciprocity in response to Bessent's remarks on China tariff status quo Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on US Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks in a media interview that "we're very happy" with the situation with China, which was viewed as a signal that the Trump administration is looking to remain calm with China before a trade truce expires in November, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday referred inquiries on specific issues to the relevant Chinese authorities.
- Ten points of consensus for the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question PRC MofA 20 Aug 2025 -- On August 19, 2025, the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives (SR) of China and India on the Boundary Question was held in New Delhi, India.
- List of Outcomes of the Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of China and India PRC MofA 20 Aug 2025 -- On 18 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China held bilateral talks with H.E. Dr. S.Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India in New Delhi.
- China, India reach consensus on boundary questions, highlight outcomes in trade and direct flights during Wang Yi's visit Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India concluded on Wednesday, the two sides have highlighted a series of consensus on boundary questions as well as outcomes in areas including direct flights and trade. Chinese experts said the meetings marked steady progress and demonstrated both countries' desire to improve their relationship and develop cooperation.
- China, India hold special representatives meeting on boundary question Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- The 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question was held here on Tuesday.
- China-India foreign ministers' meeting achieves 10 outcomes Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar here on Monday.
- 10-point consensus reached during China-India boundary meeting People's Daily 20 Aug 2025 -- The 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question was held here on Tuesday, during which a 10-point consensus was reached.
- China and Pakistan Hold Consultations on Arms Control and Non-Proliferation PRC MofA 20 Aug 2025
- Wang Yi Holds Talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi PRC MofA 20 Aug 2025 -- On August 20, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul.
- China Dangles Belt And Road Investment To Mend Taliban-Pakistan Ties RFE/RL 20 Aug 2025 -- Afghanistan's Taliban authorities are hosting a trilateral meeting with China and Pakistan on August 20, as Beijing looks to de-escalate tensions between the two countries by incentivizing cooperation through new trade and investment opportunities amid a flurry of diplomatic outreach.
- Chinese FM meets with Afghan counterpart on ties Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
- China's Lijian-1 rocket launches seven satellites Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y10 carrier rocket with seven satellites onboard.
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