China’s Ministry of Defense spokesman, Tan Kefei, said the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will step up its war preparations in connection with Taiwan’s purchase of US weapons.
Beijing will resolutely uphold the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to a Chinese defense official.
“The PLA continues to intensify military training in preparation for war. “We will resolutely crush the plans of the separatists affiliated with the so-called Taiwan Independence Movement and their attempts to interfere with foreign powers,” said Tan Kefei.
He also described the Taiwan issue as a red line that should not be crossed in Sino-US relations.
Former US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haynes declarationHe said mainland China would prefer a peaceful reunification with Taiwan, but at the same time lay out a power scenario that would inevitably have a significant impact on Beijing’s decisions on next steps.