‘Taiwan independence’ means war, Chinese army warns
The Chinese army has said that Taiwan's independence means war. It also said that it will thwart foreign intervention in support of separatist activities on this separate island and is ready to take firm action for this. Colonel Wu said that the speech of the Taiwanese President was inspired by external forces.
After conducting large-scale war exercises in Taiwan for the first time last week, China has warned in a stern tone. The Chinese army has said that Taiwan's independence means war. It also said that it will thwart foreign intervention in support of separatist activities on this separate island and is ready to take firm action for this.
Chinese military spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian told the media here that the People's Liberation Army is ready and capable of taking every firm action. Wu was responding to a question asked on the pro-independence speech of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching during the swearing-in ceremony on 20.
China furious with Taiwanese President's speech
64-year-old Lai, also known as William Lai. He won a popular victory in the presidential election in January 2024. China sees Taiwan as a rebellious province and believes that it should be brought together with the mainland. Even if force has to be used. At the same time, Lai's DPP party does not want independence from China. It says that Taiwan is already a sovereign nation. Just three days after taking oath as the new president, China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan and warned that the people of Taiwan have to see this day because of their new president.
Lai's speech was influenced by external forces
During his uninaugurated speech, Lai called on China to stop threatening Taiwan. He called on Beijing to work jointly for peace. Colonel Wu said Lai's speech was inspired by external forces. The PLA strongly opposes this and is ready to respond with strong countermeasures. The PLA has the mission of protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity on its shoulders.