27.02.2025 23:20
The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Wu Qian, stated that it is futile for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan, with whom they have a sovereignty dispute, to attempt to achieve independence by collaborating with the United States, saying, "Sooner or later, we will come to take you."
Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Wu Qian responded to a question at a monthly press conference held in the capital Beijing regarding the extension of the duration of Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang 41" military exercise and the mobilization of 3,000 reserve soldiers at the suggestion of the United States.
"WE WILL COME TO TAKE YOU EVENTUALLY" Emphasizing that the Taiwan issue is China's "internal affair" and that they will not accept external interference, Wu stated, "The authorities of the Democratic Progressive Party are under the illusion that they can gain support from the U.S. for independence and resist reunification through force. A single ant cannot stop a cart. Sooner or later, we will come to take you."
Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Wu Qian "YOU WILL BE DESTROYED" Wu accused the U.S. of trying to use Taiwan to encircle China and warned that Taiwan would be "destroyed" as a result of the authorities' tolerance for risky provocations in the name of "independence."
TENSIONS RISE IN THE TAIWAN STRAIT Wu's remarks coincided with a period of increased military tension between the parties in the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwanese authorities had reacted by stating that the Chinese military had begun a military exercise using live ammunition off the coast of the island without any prior warning. In a statement made from the ministry's X account, it was noted that the action was a "provocation" and posed a risk to international shipping and flights.
The Chinese military had declared an area 40 nautical miles (approximately 74 kilometers) off the southern cities of Kaohsiung and Pingtung as a "drill area" where live ammunition would be used. Meanwhile, it was claimed that a major general from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command participated in the Han Kuang national defense tabletop exercise held in Taiwan.
CHINA-TAIWAN DISPUTE China claims that Taiwan is part of its territory and has had de facto independence since 1949. The separation and sovereignty dispute that arose after the civil war between mainland China and Taiwan continues. In recent years, the Beijing administration has increased military pressure on Taiwan, emphasizing that it may use force if necessary for the island's reunification with the mainland. China views the Taiwan Strait as its territorial waters and opposes the military presence of other countries in the region. The navigation and reconnaissance activities of foreign navies in the area have caused tensions between countries.