Calling U.S. military sales to Taiwan 'easy targets on the battlefield,' Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang delivered a stark warning to the island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities this week. The remarks followed reports of the first batch of M1A2T battle tanks arriving in Taiwan from the U.S. 🌍💥
Independence Push = 'Drowning Man Strategy' 🌊
Zhang compared relying on foreign weapons to 'clutching at magic straws' from old fables — flashy but doomed. 'Seeking independence by cozying up to external forces will sink faster than a stone,' he stated, urging the U.S. to honor commitments under the one-China principle and three joint communiques.
PLA: Ready to Defend Unity ⚔️
Amid rising tensions, the spokesperson emphasized the People’s Liberation Army’s readiness to 'smash any separatist plots.' Think Game of Thrones-level drama, but irl geopolitics. 🔥 ‘Resorting to force won’t end well for anyone,’ he added, highlighting cross-strait peace as the ultimate goal.
For young politicos tracking Asia’s hotspots: This showdown’s got more layers than your fave K-drama. Stay tuned. 📡
