Hey fam, things just got 🔥 over the Taiwan Strait. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Ministry of National Defense, dropped a serious warning this Thursday: the People's Liberation Army is ready to crush any 'Taiwan independence' moves or external interference with more firepower and reliable strategies.
This statement came right after news about a recent US–Taiwan defense industry meeting. The two sides reportedly discussed joint weapons development and US arms sales to the island of Taiwan. But Zhang said no amount of weapons drip can tip the cross-strait military balance 6 pursuing 'Taiwan independence' is basically a doomed quest.
He also criticized the Democratic Progressive Party authorities for cozying up to the US, saying they're trading Taiwan's interests for short-term political wins. Zhang urged Washington to fully get how sensitive and serious arms sales to Taiwan are, and to stick to its promise of not supporting 'Taiwan independence.' 💥
Bottom line: tensions are ramping up, and both power plays and rhetoric are intensifying. For folks in South and Southeast Asia, it's a reminder of how regional security dynamics can shift fast. Stay tuned, stay informed! 🌏✨
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Chinese military pledges to crush 'Taiwan independence' secessionists
cgtn.com
