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10 September 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- China says it will create nature reserve on disputed Scarborough Shoal Radio Free Asia 10 Sep 2025 -- A hotly contested chain of reefs and rocks in the South China Sea is soon to become a nature reserve, China said on Wednesday.
- China approves establishment of Huangyan Dao national nature reserve Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- A Global Times reporter has learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources that China's State Council has recently responded and approved a proposal by the Ministry of Natural Resources to establish Huangyan Dao national nature reserve.
- China's State Council approves establishment of national-level nature reserve at Huangyan Dao Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- Global Times reporter has learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources on Wednesday that China's State Council has recently responded and approved a proposal by the Ministry of Natural Resources to establish a national-level nature reserve at Huangyan Dao.
- Respect for PH sovereignty, jurisdiction 'non-negotiable' - PBBM Philippine News Agency 10 Sep 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday asserted that respect for the Philippines' sovereignty and jurisdiction is "non-negotiable," amid tensions and maritime disputes in the Indo-Pacific region.
- High public trust in allies affirms PH's efforts to protect territory Philippine News Agency 10 Sep 2025 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday welcomed the results of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing high public trust in the Philippines' "like-minded partners."
- Japan bears historical responsibilities on Taiwan question and must act prudently: FM on Tsai Ing-wen's provocative visit Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- When responding to an inquiry regarding former Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen's visit to Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China has lodged solemn representations with and issued warnings to Japan. "We firmly oppose any provocative visit by 'Taiwan independence' separatists to countries having diplomatic ties with China under any pretext," said Lin.
- V-Day military parade a shared moment of pride for all Chinese: mainland Taiwan affairs office spokesperson Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- The September 3 military parade is a shared moment of pride for all Chinese people, both at home and abroad, marking a historic Victory Day that resonates deeply. It was an occasion for the Chinese people, alongside peace-loving countries worldwide, to commemorate history, honor martyrs, cherish peace, and look toward the future, said a Chinese mainland official on Wednesday.
- DPP sacrifices Taiwan enterprises for 'selfish party interests': mainland official commenting on industry white paper Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- Asked to comment on recent proposals from a white paper released by a Taiwan industries federation, including facilitating cross-Straits exchanges, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the white paper reflects deep concern within Taiwan's business community over the current situation in the Taiwan Straits and voices strong opposition to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' cross-Straits policies.
- Lai acting as a 'cash machine' for external forces will not buy peace, but only sacrifice Taiwan society's well-being: spokesperson Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- In response to Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's claim to strengthen the island's defense capabilities and increase defense budget, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, criticized that acting as a "cash machine" for external forces to take whatever they want and rushing headlong down the evil path of wanton arms expansion will not buy security and peace, but only sacrifice the well-being of the Taiwan people.
- US urged to refrain from sending erroneous signals to 'Taiwan independence' as lawmakers call on ICAO to invite Taiwan: spokesperson Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that US lawmakers called on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to invite the Taiwan region to participate in its assembly this month, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that regarding Taiwan's participation in international organizations, including ICAO activities, our position is consistent and clear: Matters must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Sep 2025
- Defense ministry spokesperson comments on foreign media interpretation on China's military parade Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on interpretations by international think tanks and foreign media regarding China's nuclear strike "triad," unmanned combat equipment, and cyberspace operations capability following the military parade on September 3—with some analysts suggesting that China intended to demonstrate that military coercion against it is absolutely impossible—Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin stated on Wednesday that the parade was an important part of the commemorative activities marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. He said it comprehensively showcased the new features of the Chinese military in political development in the new era, the new layout of force structure, the new progress in modernization, and the new achievements in combat preparedness.
- China remains a force for global peace, stability and progress: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 10 Sep 2025 -- "China remains the force for global peace, stability and progress. The more capable the Chinese military, the stronger the force for defending peace and preventing war and the more likely it is to ensure peace and stability," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense at a press briefing on Wednesday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on September 10, 2025 PRC MofA 10 Sep 2025
- Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Call With People's Republic of China Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun DoD 10 Sep 2025
- Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio PRC MofA 10 Sep 2025 -- On September 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Chinese defense minister holds video talk with U.S. counterpart PRC MND 10 Sep 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held a video talk with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday.
- Chinese Defense Minister holds video call with US counterpart, stresses importance of respecting each other's core interests Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held a video talk with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. Dong said that it is imperative to uphold an open attitude, maintain communication and engagement, and build a sound, stable China-US military relationship that is based on equality, respect and peaceful coexistence.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with China's Director of the Office of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2025
- China urges Japan to reflect on its history of aggression, act with prudence: MND on Japan's 8.85-trillion-yen defense budget request Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on the Japanese Ministry of Defense reportedly submitting a record defense budget request of 8.85 trillion yen ($59.96 billion) for fiscal year 2026, and Japan's plan to deploy upgraded Type-12 land-based anti-ship long-range missiles to Kyushu, whose range covers China's coastal area, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Wednesday that Japan is accelerating its military buildup, developing capabilities, including offensive weapons and equipment, which far exceed what is required for its exclusively defense-oriented policy.
- FM slams Tokyo's 'unfounded accusations' against China's countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- Asked to comment on media report that following China announced countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker Shi Ping (Seki Hei), Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi called the action "appears to intimidate those with differing views" and is "absolutely unacceptable," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded that Shi Ping is not at all a person with differing views.
- Japan should profoundly reflect on its history of aggression: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 10 Sep 2025 -- "We urge the Japanese side to profoundly reflect on its history of aggression, earnestly respect the security concerns of its Asian neighbors and the rest of the international community, speak and act with prudence on military and security matters, and avoid repeating past mistakes," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Wednesday.
- Putin's Pipe Dream? Why China And Russia Are Still Unlikely To Build The Power of Siberia-2 RFE/RL 10 Sep 2025 -- Amid the fanfare of back-to-back diplomatic gatherings in China last week hosted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Beijing and Moscow appeared to secure a massive breakthrough by unveiling a deal to build the long-awaited Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline.
- We firmly oppose directing the issue at China, says FM spokesperson on Trump's reported call on EU to impose new tariffs on India and China over Ukraine crisis Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- In response to media reports on that US President Donald Trump told European officials he's willing to impose sweeping new tariffs on India and China to push President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table with Ukraine - but only if EU nations do so as well, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that "we firmly oppose directing the issue at China and we resolutely oppose the so-called economic pressure being imposed on China."
- Chinese FM condemns strike on Doha targeting Hamas leadership, 'inseparable from the imbalanced stance of certain extraterritorial countries' Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- China strongly condemns the attack in Qatar's capital city of Doha and firmly opposes Israel's violation of Qatar's territorial sovereignty and national security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday while commenting on Israel's Tuesday strike on Doha, targeting Hamas leaders.
- China welcomes understanding reached between Iran and the IAEA on resuming safeguards cooperation: FM spokesperson Global Times 10 Sep 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had reached an understanding on resuming safeguards cooperation. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the two sides agreed on a feasible model to restore inspections, calling it an important step in the right direction. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China welcomes the understanding reached between Iran and the IAEA on resuming safeguards cooperation.
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