PNN – China’s Ministry of Defense stated in an announcement: We will not allow any party or any power to interfere in our internal affairs and create instability and chaos in the Taiwan Strait.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing Al Jazeera, China’s Ministry of Defense announced on Friday that the recent military exercises around Taiwan demonstrate China’s firm resolve to combat “separatist tendencies,” strengthen reunification, and counter external interference.
The statement from China’s Ministry of Defense, while strongly supporting the holding of these exercises and describing them as necessary, stated: China cannot be blamed for operations aimed at fighting separatism and countering external interference.
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China’s Ministry of Defense called on relevant countries and institutions to adhere to the One-China principle, cease support for Taiwan’s independence, and stop causing trouble regarding matters related to the Taiwan Strait.
The statement from China’s Ministry of Defense emphasized: We will not allow any party or any power to interfere in our internal affairs and create instability and chaos in the Taiwan Strait. Our military is prepared to counter any provocative actions aimed at Taiwan’s independence from China. The greatest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is external support for Taiwan’s separatist activities.
It should be noted that on Tuesday, China conducted the second day of its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan, involving extensive live-fire drills.
Japan, after China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on Monday and Tuesday, announced it had conveyed its concerns about this to Beijing.
China does not recognize Taiwan’s independence and seeks its unification under the “One-China” principle.
Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, has vowed to resort to force if necessary to seize control of the island.