04 September 2025 - China Special Weapons News

2 Chinese warships monitored off Bajo de Masinloc Philippine News Agency 04 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said it has monitored two Chinese warships near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
PH, Australia, Canada, US naval assets hold 10th joint maritime drill Philippine News Agency 04 Sep 2025 -- Naval and air assets from the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and the United States successfully conducted the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) off the waters of Zambales from September 2 to 3, highlighting the growing security cooperation between the participating nations.
Statement from the Canadian Armed Forces on Canada's participation in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity Canada 04 Sep 2025 -- The Canadian Armed Forces today issued the following statement regarding Canada's participation in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity this week in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone:
PLA Southern Theater Command holds routine patrols in South China Sea in response to Philippines-Australia-Canada 'joint patrol' Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, stated on Wednesday that the naval forces of the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Wednesday.

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Sep 2025

China's landing bridge ships target Taiwan but effectiveness in doubt: Expert CNA 04 Sep 2025 -- The Chinese military has built a number of landing bridge ships designed to expand its amphibious options for a potential assault on Taiwan, but their combat effectiveness is limited due to their high vulnerability, according to a Taiwanese defense expert.

Visa Restrictions on Central American Nationals Working with the CCP to Undermine Rule of Law in Central America US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2025 -- "The United States is committed to countering China's corrupt influence in Central America and stop its attempts to subvert rule of law."

Department of State Employee Sentenced for Transmitting National Defense Information to Suspected Chinese Government Agents US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2025 -- A U.S. Department of State (DOS) employee was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information to individuals he believed to be working for the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 4, 2025 PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025

Victory a historic turning point for the Chinese nation, Xi says People's Daily 04 Sep 2025 -- President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Wednesday that China will always be a force for global peace, stability and progress.
Xi holds talks with leaders attending V-Day events Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of diplomatic meetings on Thursday with visiting leaders who are in Beijing to attend the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
China will never forget foreign governments and international friends who supported its fight against aggression: FM Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry from ChinaArabTV on how China believes the international community can better work together to prevent history from repeating itself and to safeguard the hard-won peace in the current international situation, as China' s V-Day parade successfully showcased to the world China' s determination to uphold the post-war international order and peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Thursday that September 3 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is also a day of celebration for the Chinese people and all peace-loving nations and peoples around the world.

Beijing touts alternative order at WWII parade: U.S. scholars CNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Beijing's large-scale military parade on Wednesday was aimed at promoting an "alternative global order" to replace U.S. dominance, U.S. scholars told CNA.

China expresses heartfelt gratitude to foreign govts and intl friends who assisted the Chinese people in resisting aggression: FM on Trump's remarks regarding China's V-Day parade Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked about whether foreign troops had participated in China's V-day parade and if not, what the reason was, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested the reporter to consult the competent Chinese authorities. In response to US President Donald Trump saying on Wednesday that China's parade should have highlighted the role the US played in ending the Pacific War, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that on the morning of September 3, China solemnly held a conference marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
China's development of diplomatic relations never targets any third party: Chinese FM on Trump's social media post on V-day ceremony Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim about the Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders conspiring against the US on the occasion of China's V-day celebrations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China's development of diplomatic relations with any country has never been targeted at any third party.

Chinese FM responds to US' allegation of seized chemicals used to produce methamphetamine shipped from China to Mexico Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- In response to a question about a statement made by the US the previous day, which claimed that 300 tons of precursor chemicals were discovered being shipped from China to a drug trafficking group in Mexico, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing on Thursday that he was not familiar with the specific situation the reporter mentioned.

Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Trump's claim on China-Russia-North Korea 'conspiring' against US Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim about the Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders conspiring against the US on the occasion of China's V-day celebrations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China's development of diplomatic relations with any country has never been targeted at any third party.
Chinese FM slams European official's claims on China's V-Day parade as ideologically biased, historically ignorant Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- In response to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas's claim on Wednesday that China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - who appeared at China's V-Day military parade - represented an "autocratic alliance" challenging the rules-based international order, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, said that the remarks made by the EU official were full of ideological bias and showed a lack of basic historical knowledge. This is completely wrong and highly irresponsible, Guo stressed that China firmly opposes and strongly condemns such comments.

Leaders of China, NK will hold talks to exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern: Chinese FM Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to provide relevant information, as no details have been released regarding whether the leaders of China and North Korea will meet, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is visiting China to attend the commemorative events on September 3. The leaders of the two parties and countries will hold talks to exchange in-depth views on China-North Korea relations and issues of common concern.
Xi stresses China's enduring friendship with North Korea in meeting with Kim Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed extending their countries' communication and cooperation during in-person talks in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Thursday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Participates in Commemorations Marking 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War KCNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China, on September 3.

Meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Li Hongzhong President of Russia 04 Sep 2025 -- In Vladivostok, on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Li Hongzhong.
China is willing to continue to carry out cooperation in various fields with Russia: Chinese FM on President Putin's visit to China Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to China, reportedly his 20th visit and unprecedented in lasting a full four days, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the two leaders' mutual visits to the other side's commemorative events marking the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War underscore the historical missions of China and Russia as major victors of World War II and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Xi meets Serbian president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing on Thursday.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Chinese FM meets with Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, who is in China to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Xi meets Slovak prime minister Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Beijing on Thursday.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- At noon on September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

China's top legislator meets Tajik president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Wednesday afternoon met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025, as well as commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

President Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Xi meets Vietnamese president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong in Beijing on Thursday.

Xi meets Lao president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, in Beijing on Thursday.

Chinese Minister for Industry and Information Technology calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 04 Sep 2025
The Prime Minister of Pakistan meets with the Premier of China Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 04 Sep 2025

Top Chinese diplomat meets chief advisor to Brazilian president Global Times 05 Sep 2025 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Thursday met with Celso Amorim, chief advisor to the president of Brazil, who is in China to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Xi meets Cuban president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, in Beijing on Thursday.
General Secretary and President Xi Jinping Meets with First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 4, 2025, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

President Xi Jinping Meets with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
China, Zimbabwe upgrade ties to all-weather community with shared future Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Thursday upgrading the two countries' relations to an all-weather community with a shared future.

President Xi Jinping Meets with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Xi, Sassou Nguesso announce elevating bilateral ties Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso on Thursday jointly announced upgrading bilateral ties to a high-level community with a shared future.

U.S. House passes Uyghur Policy Act supporting victims of persecution by China Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2025 -- The House passed the Uyghur Policy Act on Tuesday, a bill that advances a strategy for the United States to support Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities enduring persecution at the hands of China's government.

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