Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu said that Chinese authorities are currently trying to ensure the peaceful reunification of the mainland with Taiwan, but the use of force is not ignored if necessary. It has been reported TASS.
The head of the Chinese military department reported Beijing’s position at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference.
“China must reunite and unite. This corresponds to the wishes of people and the trend of our time. We will sincerely strive for the prospects of peaceful reunification and will make the greatest effort for this … ”- he says.
According to Li Shangfu, Beijing does not promise to abandon the use of coercive methods.
“We will not be afraid of our enemies and will resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said the Chinese Defense Minister.
Li Shangfu also recalled that the main reason for tension in the Taiwan Strait is the Taipei administration’s attempts to gain foreign support in its quest for independence.
Previously in Taiwan MO requestedThe Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong is approaching the island.