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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Peddling fear: China's top security agency mocks CIA spy recruitment drive as ‘farcical'
China's top intelligence agency says a recent CIA campaign aimed at recruiting informants from China is a sign the US spy agency is desperately looking for ways to survive as Washington slashes budgets. 'Yet, as resources shrink, the CIA has doubled down on hyping the 'China threat' as its lifeline, peddling fear to Congress and taxpayers to carve out a larger slice of the budget pie,' the Ministry of State Security (MSS) said in an article published on Wednesday on its official WeChat account. The post, published in both Chinese and English, referred to a CIA effort to recruit Chinese spies as 'yet another farcical performance'. 03:25 New CIA videos seek to lure Chinese officials to leak secrets to US New CIA videos seek to lure Chinese officials to leak secrets to US It was the first time that the MSS, which has become increasingly active on social media, has responded to the advertisements – two Chinese-language videos posted by the CIA on social media last month. The videos were intended to exploit possible dissatisfaction among Chinese officials with the ruling Communist Party leadership and encourage them to leak secrets to the United States. A public recruitment drive, launched by the CIA last October, posted instructions online on how to safely contact the US spy agency in the hope of attracting informants from China, Iran and North Korea. Last month, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian condemned the recruitment drive, calling it 'a serious violation of China's national interests and a blatant political provocation'.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
China Issues Warning Over US Bombing of Iran
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. China accused the U.S. of violating the United Nations charter with its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and warned all parties involved in the conflict to prevent any further escalation. "The U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN charter and has exacerbated tensions in the Middle East. The UN Security Council cannot sit idly by," said Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, at a press briefing on Monday, June 23. Lin said China, Russia, and Pakistan proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire". "Together, we sent out the message of justice that reflects the strong call from the international community," Lin said. "We hope council members can jointly support the draft resolution and enable the Security Council to play its role for the maintenance of international peace and security." Lin added that "China urges parties to the conflict to prevent the escalation of the situation" and said Beijing is "willing to work with well-meaning sides to enhance communication and coordination and play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East." This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
US Ally Issues Update on China's Double Aircraft Carrier Moves in Pacific
The Chinese military has concluded its unprecedented dual aircraft carrier deployment in the broader western Pacific, as one of the warships was spotted leaving the region, Japan has said. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. The Chinese navy is the world's largest by hull count, enabling the East Asian power to steadily expand its military reach and presence within and beyond the western Pacific, challenging U.S. naval dominance as well as the security of America's allies and partners. Both of China's aircraft carriers in active service-CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong-have been operating simultaneously in waters east of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime defensive line formed by Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, for the first time since June 7. This rare Chinese naval operation, closely monitored by Japan-a U.S. treaty ally-comes as the U.S. redeploys one of its two aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz, to the Middle East from the western Pacific, in response to rising tensions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. The Japanese Defense Ministry issued another update on the Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment on Friday, revealing that the Liaoning and its naval task group returned to the East China Sea from the Philippine Sea after transiting the Miyako Strait that same day. Meanwhile, the Shandong-led naval task group continued operating in waters east of the northern Philippines from Tuesday to Thursday. It remains unclear whether this Chinese flotilla will return to the western side of the First Island Chain by transiting the Luzon Strait. Both waterways-located along the First Island Chain-are key gateways for China's naval operations in the broader western Pacific. The Miyako Strait lies in Japan's southwestern waters, while the Luzon Strait separates Taiwan to the north and the Philippines to the south. With regard to the Chinese aircraft carriers' flight operations involving fighter jets and helicopters, the Liaoning conducted 150 takeoffs and landings from Tuesday to Thursday, while the Shandong executed 120 takeoffs and landings during the same three-day period. The Liaoning, underway in the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea since May 25, has performed a total of 700 aircraft takeoffs and landings. Meanwhile, the Shandong has conducted 350 takeoffs and landings since June 9, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. In total, fighter jets and helicopters from the Chinese aircraft carriers executed over 1,000 takeoffs and landings during this western Pacific deployment, which lasted nearly a month. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said in a statement on June 13: "China's carrier training was conducted in international waters, was not directed at any specific country or target, and fully complied with international law and international practice." Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a press conference on June 10: "Let me reiterate that Chinese naval vessels' activities in those waters are fully consistent with international law and international practices. Our national defense policy is defensive in nature. We hope Japan will view those activities objectively and rationally." The objectives of this Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment remain to be seen. It is unclear whether the U.S. will enhance its naval presence in the western Pacific. Related Articles China's Fungus-A Biological Weapons Attack on America's Food Supply? | OpinionUS Grows Defense Partnership Next Door to ChinaUS's NATO and Pacific Allies Sail Warships Near China's CoastTrump TikTok Executive Order Sparks GOP Backlash: 'Brazenly Illegal' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Times of Oman
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
China confirms coordination with Oman on Iran-Israel de-escalation
Muscat: China' Foreign Ministry said that the escalating confrontation between Iran and Israel negatively impacts regional peace and stability, noting that it continues its communication with the Sultanate of Oman and the parties involved in the conflict to de-escalate tensions as quickly as possible. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Israel's actions violate international law and the norms governing international relations, infringe upon Iran's sovereignty and security, and undermine regional peace and stability. He further noted that the conflict has disrupted the process of indirect negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear issue. He added that at this critical juncture, the international community especially countries in the region must continue to unify efforts in support of justice, build global momentum to oppose war, call for peace, and promote a political resolution.
Saudi Gazette
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern
SINGAPORE — A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements. In the last few weeks China's two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been conducting simultaneous drills in the Pacific, in an unprecedented move. Chinese fighter jets have done hundreds of landings and take-offs from the carriers. A few came close to Japanese surveillance planes, prompting Tokyo to convey its "serious concerns" to Beijing. China has said its activities are consistent with international law and accused Japan of conducting "dangerous moves". On Tuesday, the Japanese defence ministry released a map tracing the Chinese aircraft carriers' daily positions since 25 May. Japan does not usually disclose details of foreign militaries' movements. It shows both carriers coming close to Japanese islands, and at times sailing through Japan's exclusive economic exclusive economic zone is an area beyond a country's territorial waters where that country has exclusive rights to explore and exploit marine resources, but other countries are allowed freedom of navigation through map also shows the Liaoning sailing past the "second island chain", a line of defence outlined in US foreign policy doctrine that connects Japan to Guam. This makes it the first Chinese aircraft carrier to do so , according to Japanese news defense ministry also said they had observed more than 500 landings and take-offs of Chinese fighter jets and helicopters during the 7 June, a Chinese fighter jet took off from Shandong and followed a Japanese surveillance aircraft for about 40 minutes, according to Tokyo. The next day, a Chinese fighter jet flew close to a Japanese plane for twice that duration, and crossed in front of chief cabinet secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said last week that they relayed to Beijing their concern about these "abnormal approaches," which could have caused accidental foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that their "activities in relevant waters and air space are consistent with international law and international practices", and that the two countries were communicating through existing channels."Let me point out that it is the close-in reconnaissance of Japan's vessels and airplanes on China's normal military activities that has caused maritime and air security risks. China urges Japan to stop those dangerous moves," he its two carriers continue to sail through the Pacific, China's military gave an update on Tuesday on its newest carrier, the Fujian. It said sea trials were on track and the carrier is expected to enter service later this Fujian will be their first carrier that will employ electromagnetic catapults to launch their planes - a technology that currently only American aircraft carriers technology allows a carrier to launch a wider range of aircraft, and launch fighter jets much fighter jets will also be able to take off with their full fuel and weapon loads from the Fujian, noted a Global Times report, and the carrier would enable a "significantly higher" number of sorties compared to its month's drill follows February's much-scrutinised naval exercise in the Tasman Sea that prompted concern from Australia and New and Wellington had complained Beijing had given insufficient notice of the drill, and some commercial planes had to be diverted last defense minister Richard Marles later acknowledged that the naval exercise was in accordance with international law, while at the same time urging China to be more transparent about the reasons for what he called an "extraordinary military build-up".China's latest moves come as the US promises to maintain its presence in the Indo-Pacific while balancing other month US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised the US's solidarity with the region, saying the US would not be pushed out of Asia nor allow its allies to be intimidated. China in response accused the US of being the "biggest troublemaker" in on Monday the US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz left the South China Sea. Multiple outlets have reported it is moving to the Middle East, as the war between Israel and Iran deepens and the US contemplates entering the Suzuki, a professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo, said China's latest naval exercise was Beijing "testing the waters" of the US-Japan military alliance at a moment when the US is shifting its attention to the Middle East."With US assets concentrating in the Middle East, China sees this as an opportunity to escalate... so it's a sort of cunning way for China to raise the level of attention," he he added, was "not an exponential, but step-by-step, gradual escalation" as it "seeks any holes in Japan's coastal and maritime defence... they are testing the patience of Japan." — BBC
