Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on Monday warned Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration that U.S. weapons will not save them and seeking outside help to support “Taiwan independence” is doomed to fail.
Jiang Bin made this comment at the request of journalists on reports that the United States is supplying Taiwan with a new batch of M1A2 tanks and plans to increase arms sales to Taiwan over the next four years.
The reporters’ request also cited a former US military official as saying there were about 500 American troops in Taiwan, more than ten times the number previously released by the US Congress.
“This is further convincing evidence that the US side and the separatist forces advocating ‘Taiwan independence’ are violating China’s core interests, trying to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait region and promote escalation of tensions in the region,” Jiang Bin said.
The Taiwan issue lies at the core of China’s core interests and is the first red line in Sino-US relations that must not be crossed, he confirmed.
“We urge the American side to stop its military collusion with Taiwan in any form. Otherwise, it will bring trouble upon itself, and what it gains will not compensate for what it loses,” Jiang Bin said.
The People’s Liberation Army will continue to strengthen its military training and combat readiness and comprehensively enhance its ability to win the war, Jiang Bin stressed, adding that China will take resolute measures to defeat secessionist activities aimed at achieving “Taiwan independence” and thwart plans of external interference. -0-