China's Defense Ministry has fired back at Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for what it calls "dangerous fearmongering" about military tensions. Spokesperson Jiang Bin accused Lai of exaggerating a "mainland threat" during the latest installment of his "10 lectures on unity" speech series this week.
"Taiwan is a province of China – where does this so-called 'national defense' budget come from?" Jiang challenged, dismissing Lai's references to defense spending as illegitimate. The remarks highlight escalating cross-strait tensions as Beijing reaffirms its stance on reunification.
Analysts say the exchange reflects growing friction over Taiwan's military preparedness, with social media users debating whether this is political theater or a genuine crisis in the making 🎭💥. While Lai frames his speeches as calls for unity, Beijing sees them as steps toward formal independence – a red line for the Chinese mainland.
