Shi Yi, spokesman for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Combat Command, described the PLA’s exercises around Taiwan as a warning to “separatist and foreign powers” and a measure to preserve China’s sovereignty. It has been reported DEA News.
“This is a serious warning against collusion and provocation by pro-Taiwanese separatist forces with foreign powers and is a necessary measure to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Shi Yi said.
The exercises began on the morning of April 8, Beijing time.
Previously at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs declarationThat Taiwan’s future lies in “reunification with the homeland”.
in the Financial Times expression Beijing’s response to Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the US and meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has so far been muted, but that may change. The authors of the article described the prevention of China’s “immediate strong military response” as a success for US and Taiwanese officials.