China News Service, September 18, Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Ren Guoqiang pointed out on the 18th that starting today, the Eastern Theater of the Chinese People's Liberation Army will organize actual combat exercises near the Taiwan Strait.
This is a legitimate and necessary action taken in response to the current situation across the Taiwan Strait and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On September 18, the State Council Information Office published the white paper "The Chinese Army's Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations for 30 Years", introducing and interpreting the white paper and answering reporters' questions.
A reporter asked at the meeting: The US and Taiwan have been interacting frequently in recent times. What measures does the PLA have to deal with?
In response, Ren Guoqiang responded that starting today, the Eastern Theater of the Chinese People's Liberation Army will organize actual combat exercises near the Taiwan Strait.
This is a legitimate and necessary action taken in response to the current situation across the Taiwan Strait and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Taiwan is a sacred and inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs and does not allow any foreign interference.
Ren Guoqiang said, “Recently, the U.S. and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have stepped up their liaison and frequently caused incidents. Whether it is to control China in Taiwan or to hold foreign countries to self-respect, it is a wishful thinking and is destined to be a dead end. People who play with fire will burn themselves!” He emphasized, The Chinese People's Liberation Army has firm will, full confidence, and sufficient ability to thwart all external interference and separatist acts of "Taiwan independence" and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.