Ministry of National Defense: "Taiwan Independence" is a Dead End, Unification is the Right Path
On the afternoon of July 9, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, released a statement regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: According to reports, Lai Ching-te stated during the graduation ceremony of the Taiwan military academy that Taiwan will continue to strengthen foreign military purchases and defense autonomy. Recently, the Taiwan Navy has also adjusted and established the "Coastal Operations Command." What is your comment on this?
Chen Xi: Lai Ching-te's rhetoric of "seeking independence through military means" and "relying on foreign forces to seek independence" once again exposes his true nature as a "peace destroyer" and "war instigator." No matter what Lai Ching-te says or does, it cannot change the military balance across the Taiwan Strait, nor can it obstruct the historical trend of the inevitable reunification of the motherland.
"Taiwan independence" is a dead end, while reunification is the right path. We hope that the vast number of Taiwanese compatriots can see the extreme danger and harm of the Democratic Progressive Party's stubborn insistence on the "Taiwan independence" separatist line, and join us in resolutely combating the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, opposing external interference, and jointly maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
On July 9, the Chinese Defense Ministry criticized Taiwan's military procurement and defense autonomy, labeling these efforts as dangerous. The ministry emphasized that Taiwan's push for independence is futile and that reunification with China is inevitable. It also noted Taiwan's recent establishment of a coastal operations command as part of its military adjustments.
- The Chinese Defense Ministry criticized Taiwan's military procurement and defense autonomy efforts.
- Taiwan's military is adjusting its command structure with the establishment of a coastal operations command.
- The Chinese government asserts that Taiwan's independence is a dead end and reunification is the correct path.