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30 October 2025 - China Special Weapons News
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- The Philippines should come back to right track of dialogue and consultation: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 30 Oct 2025 -- "China would never allow any provocation and trouble-making to work, nor would we leave any room for blackmailing the big by the small," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Lawmakers back harsher penalties for intentional cable damage CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- The Legislative Yuan on Thursday completed a preliminary review of amendments that would impose harsher penalties on those who intentionally damage undersea telecommunications cables and water, gas or power pipelines.
- Chinese must show proof of passport renunciation for permanent residency CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- An amended regulation requiring Chinese nationals to provide notarized proof they have renounced their People's Republic of China (PRC) passport to qualify for permanent residency in Taiwan will take effect Friday, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) announced Wednesday.
- Taiwan issue not mentioned in meeting with Xi: Trump CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump said Thursday that Taiwan was not discussed in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) in South Korea, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since 2019.
- China's 'long-arm jurisdiction' an illusion meant to spur fear: Taiwan officials CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- Three agencies of the Taiwan government said Thursday that China is seeking to project an illusion of "long-arm jurisdiction" over Taiwan, in a bid to sow divisions and fear among the people.
- It is normal for Chinese satellites to view landscapes of China's Taiwan: MND spokesperson Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry that on October 25, the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration, the commercial satellite "Jilin-1" released several high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), said on Thursday that "It is normal for Chinese satellites to look at the magnificent mountains and rivers of China's Taiwan. There is nothing surprising about it."
- FM spokesperson calls on Paraguayan govt to heed voice of its people, sever so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan regional authorities Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment on recent reports about a latest poll conducted in Paraguay this month indicating that 58.3 percent of respondents consider it very important for Paraguay to have diplomatic relations with China, while 29.8 percent consider it somewhat important—together accounting for nearly 90 percent—and that several Paraguayan lawmakers have called on their government to establish diplomatic relations with China and sever ties with the Taiwan regional authorities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China has noted the relevant reports. In recent years, China has repeatedly heard strong calls from various sectors in Paraguay to develop relations with China.
- DPP authorities are pushing Taiwan people into abyss of disaster: MND spokesperson on so-called defense industry conference between US and Taiwan island Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, driven by selfish interests, are shamelessly currying favor with the US at the expense of the island of Taiwan's interests, recklessly building up their military and draining the island's resources, thereby accelerating the push of Taiwan people into the abyss of disaster, stated a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- Chinese PLA will smash any "Taiwan Independence" separatist plot and foreign interference: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 30 Oct 2025 -- "The Chinese PLA will firmly smash any 'Taiwan Independence' separatist plot and foreign interference," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Oct 2025
- Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" moves spark more int'l concerns: mainland People's Daily 30 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the "Taiwan independence" provocations from the region's authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, have been increasingly criticized by international experts and media, with growing concerns over the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
- Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on October 30, 2025 PRC MND 30 Oct 2025
- China maintains open attitude on developing China-US military relations: MND on possible meeting between defense ministers Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- From October 30 to November 2, Minister of National Defense Dong Jun will attend the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) and the 15th China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur at the invitation of the Ministry of National Defense of Malaysia, the rotating chair of ASEAN, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, announced at Thursday's regular press conference.
- China willing to share achievements of equipment devt with peace-loving nations, says MND spokesperson on Indonesia's reported J-10 purchase Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- In response to a media question that Indonesia is about to purchase China's J-10 fighter jets, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, told at a regular press conference on Thursday that China has always taken a prudent and responsible attitude toward the export of military equipment.
- China-Saudi Arabia Blue Sword-2025 joint training enhances interoperability: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 30 Oct 2025 -- The China-Saudi Arabia Blue Sword-2025 joint naval special operations training has significantly enhanced the operational capabilities and interoperability of the participating troops, said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 30, 2025 PRC MofA 30 Oct 2025
- Trump Strikes A Trade Truce With Xi, But Superpower Competition Is Here To Stay RFE/RL 30 Oct 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has struck a truce in the trade war with China, telling reporters after his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea that he expects to sign a bilateral deal with Beijing "pretty soon."
- Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties PRC MND 30 Oct 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build a solid foundation for bilateral ties, and create a sound atmosphere for the development of both countries.
- President Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. President Donald J. Trump in Busan PRC MofA 30 Oct 2025 -- On October 30, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping had a meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump in Busan.
- Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Meeting with President Xi in Seoul US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 30 Oct 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following President Trump's meeting with President Xi in Seoul, South Korea.
- Trump, Xi Agree To Ease Trade Tensions And 'Work Together' On Ukraine RFE/RL 30 Oct 2025 -- US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held talks in South Korea where they discussed the war in Ukraine and agreed to walk back elements of their bruising trade war.
- Xi says China's development goes hand in hand with Trump's vision to "Make America Great Again" Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's vision to "Make America Great Again."
- Xi says he and Trump should guide the direction of ties People's Daily 30 Oct 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump should guide the direction of bilateral ties, and work together to accomplish more significant, practical and beneficial things.
- US, South Korea urged to fulfill non-proliferation obligations: Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US approval of Seoul's nuclear-powered submarine construction Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment that during S.Korea-US summit held yesterday, the two heads of state discussed advancing the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, and US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday claiming he has approved construction of nuclear-powered submarines by Hanwha Philly Shipyard, a firm under Chinese sanctions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China has taken note of the relevant reports.
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping Prime Minister of Canada 31 Oct 2025
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