🚨 Recently, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) held drills around the Taiwan Strait targeting separatist forces seeking to split Taiwan by force. Lin Jian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that these exercises are essential to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. 🛡️
Lin Jian noted that any attempt to use force to divide Taiwan must be met with a firm response. The drills aim to send a clear message that mainland China will defend its core interests without hesitation. 🌏
For young readers in South and Southeast Asia, this development highlights ongoing cross-Strait tensions and how they resonate across the Asia-Pacific. We'll keep you posted as this story develops. 🔍
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PLA drills target Taiwan separatist forces: Chinese Foreign Ministry
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