Ministry of National Defense: The Taiwan Issue is Purely China's Internal Affairs and Does Not Allow Any Foreign Interference

Source: Global Times
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On the afternoon of April 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Major General Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered questions from reporters.

Reporter: U.S. congressional members, including experts, have visited Taiwan and called for a special military budget of $1.25 trillion, most of which is intended for purchasing American weapons and equipment. What is the spokesperson's comment on this?

Zhang Xiaogang: First of all, I noticed that some people have said that this budget from the U.S. has cannons but no allies. In fact, military force cannot bring peace; the pursuit of "absolute security" will only cause endless harm and ultimately backfire. It is important to emphasize that the Taiwan issue is purely a matter of China's internal affairs and does not allow any foreign interference.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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Not specified
Activity
Comment on U.S. military budget and Taiwan issue
Location
Taiwan
Unit
Chinese Ministry of National Defense
Time
April 30
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Summary

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang commented on the U.S. military budget for Taiwan during a press conference on April 30. He emphasized that the Taiwan issue is purely a domestic matter for China and should not be interfered with by foreign entities. Zhang criticized the U.S. approach, stating that military force cannot bring peace and that seeking absolute security is harmful.

Key Facts
  • Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson comments on U.S. military budget for Taiwan.
  • U.S. Congress members visit Taiwan to discuss military aid.
  • China asserts Taiwan issue is an internal matter without foreign interference.