China warns US over military ties with Taiwan says seeking independence of Taiwan means ‘war’ with China

 ‘This means war’: China warns US over military ties with Taipei 

 

Gooqiang said China was still strongly opposed to any official trade or military alliance between the US and Taiwan and called on Washington to 'sever all military ties with Taiwan'.

China on Wednesday warned the United States of increasing military ties with Taiwan saying Taiwan's quest for independence means 'war'. Chinese defense ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang said China believes in its full integration and has indicated that Beijing is opposed to military relations in Washington-Taipei.

Gooqiang said China was still strongly opposed to any official trade or military alliance between the US and Taiwan and called on Washington to 'sever all military ties with Taiwan'.

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“The full integration of China is a historic need and a great revival of the Chinese nation is an unstoppable practice. The common desire of the people is peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. ‘Taiwan’s independence’ is a mysterious road and the quest means war, ”the statement quoted Gooqiang as saying.

Gooqiang reminded the US that it fully understood China’s growth and development with foreign focus and called on the US to adhere to China’s single policy. China views Taiwan as a rebel province and has recently increased political and military pressure.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said the nation needed to prepare for a possible military conflict due to China's growing terrorist tactics. Taiwan has reported several attacks on its airspace by Chinese warplanes. Gooqiang also said that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had sent various planes to exercise in the Taiwan Strait. He emphasized that the move was necessary to address the current situation across the Taiwan Strait and the need for China to protect its sovereignty. In retaliation, the US increased its support for Taipei.

G7 leaders have issued a statement earlier condemning Beijing for human rights abuses and highlighting the need for peace and stability throughout Taiwan Strait. The U.S. Navy continues to march on Taiwan Strait every month.