26 August 2025 - China Special Weapons News

US 'freedom of navigation' lacks basis People's Daily 26 Aug 2025 -- The United States' "freedom of navigation" contains numerous elements of so-called customary international law based on US-created concepts and self-imposed standards, which are inconsistent with international law and the practices of many nations, according to a report released on Monday.
Chinese FM rejects Japan's groundless protest over East China Sea gas development Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- In response to Japan lodging a protest with China over what it claims were Beijing's efforts to develop gas fields in the East China Sea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China's activities are located entirely within undisputed waters under China's jurisdiction and fall completely within its sovereign rights and jurisdiction. China does not accept Japan's groundless accusations and has rejected its so-called protest.

Presence of Chinese tugboat in Ayungin Shoal not alarming - PH Navy Philippine News Agency 26 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday downplayed the presence of a Chinese tugboat in Ayungin Shoal, saying it does not believe the foreign vessel is there to tow BRP Sierra Madre.
Contingency measures in place for any 'eventuality' in WPS -PH Navy Philippine News Agency 26 Aug 2025 -- Contingency measures are in place in case of any untoward incident that might arise due to the "coercive and aggressive actions" of Chinese maritime forces in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking naval official said Tuesday.
Most Filipinos distrust, see China as 'greatest threat' to PH - poll Philippine News Agency 26 Aug 2025 -- Majority of Filipinos have expressed distrust toward China, considering it as the "greatest threat" to the Philippines, according to the latest survey results released by OCTA Research.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on August 26, 2025 PRC MofA 26 Aug 2025

Chinese FM responds to Trump's claims that he is expected to visit China this year or shortly afterwards Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- When asked about whether US President Donald Trump would visit China after his remarks on Monday that he is expected to do so this year or shortly afterwards, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China has always handled and developed China-US relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, while firmly safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Chinese FM responds to US president's claim of 200% tariffs, if China does not give US rare-earth magnets Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim that if China does not give the US rare-earth magnets, the US will impose 200 percent tariffs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a press conference on Tuesday that "we have made clear China's position on the tariff issue many times."

Xi Jinping Meets with Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin PRC MofA 26 Aug 2025 -- On the morning of August 26, President Xi Jinping met with Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Xi meets Russian State Duma chairman People's Daily 26 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday.
Xi meets Russian State Duma chairman PRC MND 26 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday.

China opposes and condemns all acts that harm civilians, damage civilian facilities and violate international law, says FM on Israel striking Gaza hospital Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that Israel hit a hospital in Gaza yesterday, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, "We are appalled by and condemn the unfortunate deaths of medical workers and journalists once again in the conflict. We mourn for the deceased and express condolences to the bereaved families."

Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to Japan and China (August 26, 2025) India MEA 26 Aug 2025

Hong Kong police charge a local woman linked with seditious organization 'Hong Kong Parliament' Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- The Hong Kong Police Force laid a charge on Tuesday against a 19-year-old woman with one count of "doing with a seditious intention an act or acts that had a seditious intention". The woman was allegedly involved in producing promotional videos for a subversive organization named the "Hong Kong Parliament" from March to May this year, and appealing to others through social media platforms to vote for the purpose of overthrowing and undermining the body of the central power of People's Republic of China or the body of power of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, according to an official statement.

China launches two largest domestically designed dredgers in Asia Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- China on Tuesday launched two domestically designed dredgers, in Qidong, East China's Jiangsu Province. Each with a capacity of 35,000 cubic meters, the vessels are the largest of their kind in Asia and among the world's most advanced, marking a milestone for the nation's shipbuilding industry and strengthening its status in dredging technology, according to a report by the People's Daily.

China launches new gas pipeline to boost energy security, accelerating eastern region's development Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- The Sichuan-to-East Gas Transmission Pipeline, designed to channel natural gas from Southwest China's Sichuan Province to the eastern regions, is making strong headway, with the first section of its second line now operational, according to China Media Group (CMG) on Monday.

China launches low Earth orbit satellite group Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan early Tuesday.

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