China’s defense ministry issued a blunt warning Friday, vowing to protect national sovereignty after Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te’s recent stops in Hawaii and Guam raised tensions. 🌊 The message? “No attempt to split the nation will succeed.”
Defense spokesperson Wu Qian stressed the PLA’s military exercises – timing, scale, and frequency – will be decided based on “needs and the situation on the ground,” signaling flexibility amid rising cross-strait friction. 🔥
Wu reaffirmed the PLA’s duty to defend China’s territorial integrity and the “fundamental interests” of all Chinese people, including residents of Taiwan. His remarks come as global observers scrutinize Beijing’s response to perceived external support for the island.
“Any splitting attempts via foreign backing or force are doomed to fail,” Wu stated, echoing China’s long-standing stance against Taiwan independence movements. 🇨🇳
With Taiwan’s 2024 elections approaching, analysts say the PLA’s readiness underscores Beijing’s priority: preventing what it views as “red lines” on sovereignty from being crossed. 🚩
