PLA Conducts Military Drills in the Taiwan Strait
Chinese government asserts the exercises aim to safeguard national unity and deter secessionist activities.
BEIJING, April 2 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has commenced a series of military drills in the waters surrounding Taiwan, as well as in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait.
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, characterized these military exercises as a necessary response to potential secession attempts, aimed at safeguarding national integrity.
Zhu elaborated that the exercises are designed to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and to promote the welfare of those living in Taiwan.
The spokesperson emphasized that the ongoing operations should be understood as a legitimate measure against perceived threats to the unity of the nation.
The drills come in the wake of comments from the United States White House, which expressed concerns regarding the military activities.
Zhu reiterated that the Taiwan issue is a matter of China's sovereignty and internal affairs, asserting that foreign nations should refrain from interference.
Further, Zhu called on the United States to uphold the one-China principle and adhere to the three joint communiques established in U.S.-China relations.
She expressed confidence in China's capability to deter activities advocating for "Taiwan independence" and reiterated the overarching goal of achieving national reunification.
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, characterized these military exercises as a necessary response to potential secession attempts, aimed at safeguarding national integrity.
Zhu elaborated that the exercises are designed to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and to promote the welfare of those living in Taiwan.
The spokesperson emphasized that the ongoing operations should be understood as a legitimate measure against perceived threats to the unity of the nation.
The drills come in the wake of comments from the United States White House, which expressed concerns regarding the military activities.
Zhu reiterated that the Taiwan issue is a matter of China's sovereignty and internal affairs, asserting that foreign nations should refrain from interference.
Further, Zhu called on the United States to uphold the one-China principle and adhere to the three joint communiques established in U.S.-China relations.
She expressed confidence in China's capability to deter activities advocating for "Taiwan independence" and reiterated the overarching goal of achieving national reunification.
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