On Thursday, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of the Chinese mainland, addressed the Taiwan question as a purely internal affair that brooks no external interference. He emphasized the readiness of the PLA, stating it is on standby at all times, ready to fight and certain to win.
"We are willing to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the utmost sincerity and the greatest effort," Zhang said. "But we will never promise to renounce the use of force and reserve the option to take all necessary measures."
"If Taiwan secessionists provoke, exert pressure, or even dare to cross the red line, we will have no choice but to take decisive measures. The PLA is on standby at all times, ready to fight at any time, and certain to win, resolutely crushing any attempts at 'Taiwan independence' separatism and external interference," the spokesperson warned.
This statement underscores the Chinese mainland's firm stance on cross-strait ties and its determination to safeguard what it considers its territorial integrity.
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China: The PLA is on standby at all times and certain to win
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