Chinese Ministry of Defense spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will not allow Taiwan and the secession of Taiwan to achieve independence. His words are quoted on the ministry’s website, reports RIA News.
According to him, the PLA “always maintains a high degree of combat readiness” and “will take all necessary measures to decisively defeat any plans to achieve Taiwan’s independence and secession.” Zhang added that the PRC army is ready to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
January 11 Reuters cited a senior US administration official reportedIt was stated that Washington sent a clear signal to Beijing that it is against any interference or influence in the presidential and parliamentary elections to be held in Taiwan.
Before that, Liu Pengyu, press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in Washington statedHe said the United States should cut off official contact with Taiwan.
Previously in China spoke About US military supplies to Taiwan.