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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang on Thursday called on the U.S. side to stop “adding fuel to the fire” over the Taiwan issue, stressing that such behavior would only lead to counterproductive results.
Zhang Xiaogang made the statement in response to reports of unfounded accusations by the US military command against China’s actions related to Taiwan.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The resolution of the Taiwan issue is a matter for the Chinese themselves, which does not allow outside interference, Zhang Xiaogang reiterated at a press conference.
“There is no more destabilizing factor for the situation on the other side of the Taiwan Strait than the provocations of separatists advocating ‘Taiwan independence’ and the subversive activities of foreign forces,” Zhang Xiaogang said.
He told reporters that the Chinese side’s actions to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity are legal, necessary and justified.
Responding to reports that the US side is increasing its military presence in response to the so-called “Chinese threat”, Zhang Xiaogang noted that mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation are the right way to improve relations between the two countries.
“The US side should stop imagining a ‘powerful enemy’, whether intentionally or unintentionally,” Zhang Xiaogang said. “Such an approach is irrational and extremely dangerous.”
The Chinese armed forces will make every effort to enhance their combat readiness and firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, the spokesperson added. -0-