Beijing is prepared to take military action to prevent any attempt to separate Taiwan from the mainland, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe has said.
According to Reuters and other news agencies, Wei also said on Thursday: “The Taiwan issue is related to China’s sovereignty and touches upon China’s core interests … on this issue, it is extremely dangerous to challenge China’s bottom line.”
That line would be if Taiwan, now known officially as the Republic of China, declared itself as the Republic of Taiwan.
Beijing’s relations with Taipei have been particularly strained since the island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, came to power in 2016.
Wei’s warning came three days after the United States sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait, the latest of gestures made by Washington in support of Taiwan, a democracy with an elected legislature and government.
Wei also touched on the situation in the South China Sea, where China’s claims are disputed by several neighboring countries. Wei said China opposes displays of strength and “provocations” from countries outside the region under the “pretense” of protecting freedom of flight and navigation.
The US routinely sends warships and military aircraft to the South China Sea to protect what it calls freedom of navigation in international waters.
If China were to try to take over Taiwan, it is likely, according to some sinologists, to be in 2021, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Communist Party of China.
Ajmal Hussain Why shouldn’t Taiwan decide to be independent, following your reasoning the USA would be still part of England.
But I suppose if you believe MoPedo split the moon and flew to heaven on a winged camel, you’ll believe anything.
Ajmal Hussain Why shouldn’t Taiwan decide to be independent, following your reasoning the USA would be still part of England.
But I suppose if you believe MoPedo split the moon and flew to heaven on a winged camel, you’ll believe anything.
OK, Tell Taiwan to declare independence and let us see who comes to support Taiwan and faces the Chinese Nuclear Bombers.
OK, Tell Taiwan to declare independence and let us see who comes to support Taiwan and faces the Chinese Nuclear Bombers.
Taiwan must realize that nothing will be left in Taiwan WHAT independence then mean? The Chinese Military General had long ago requested the Govt. to allow them to invade and take Taiwan but China does not want to destroy the island. It is also pertinent that no one including America will come to the rescue of Taiwan, it only sells Arms to Taiwan. America very well knows China and its red lines and will never want to destroy itself – as all is fair in love and war.
Taiwan must realize that nothing will be left in Taiwan WHAT independence then mean? The Chinese Military General had long ago requested the Govt. to allow them to invade and take Taiwan but China does not want to destroy the island. It is also pertinent that no one including America will come to the rescue of Taiwan, it only sells Arms to Taiwan. America very well knows China and its red lines and will never want to destroy itself – as all is fair in love and war.
Taiwan is part of China. The US bullies everywhere to sell its arms and extort money. American Govt. greed driven policies have been spreading Terrorism throughout the world. The same is with Taiwan. The US has been creating a hype and continuously selling its arms to Taiwan. Taiwan must know that America will never come to their rescue and do not test the patience of super power China. Live peacefully and instead of spending Billion of Dollars on purchase of arms, spend the same on the welfare of your nation. Do not bring a doomsday on the Taiwanese innocent people on the wicked wishes of a non-regional actor.
Taiwan is part of China. The US bullies everywhere to sell its arms and extort money. American Govt. greed driven policies have been spreading Terrorism throughout the world. The same is with Taiwan. The US has been creating a hype and continuously selling its arms to Taiwan. Taiwan must know that America will never come to their rescue and do not test the patience of super power China. Live peacefully and instead of spending Billion of Dollars on purchase of arms, spend the same on the welfare of your nation. Do not bring a doomsday on the Taiwanese innocent people on the wicked wishes of a non-regional actor.
That is a very good point. Taiwan needs the United States to simply sell them nuclear weapons. That would change that dynamic immediately. And if things get worse The US can always sell them South Korea, Japan, maybe even Philippines in Vietnam? It’s not like trying to did much to stop North Korea from getting nukes.
That is a very good point. Taiwan needs the United States to simply sell them nuclear weapons. That would change that dynamic immediately. And if things get worse The US can always sell them South Korea, Japan, maybe even Philippines in Vietnam? It’s not like trying to did much to stop North Korea from getting nukes.
Support will automatically come for the brave tiny nation, as it had dared to take a stand, unlike Tibet, Nepal or Bhutan who’ve meekly surrendered to a tyrant nation.
Support will automatically come for the brave tiny nation, as it had dared to take a stand, unlike Tibet, Nepal or Bhutan who’ve meekly surrendered to a tyrant nation.
Forward basing the American military in Vietnam and Taiwan and ensuring both these countries are militarily well equipped.
Forward basing the American military in Vietnam and Taiwan and ensuring both these countries are militarily well equipped.
Northh Korea is already a big problem for the west. How do they intend to handle China?
Northh Korea is already a big problem for the west. How do they intend to handle China?
Ego is going to cost so many lives.what a shame indeed.
Ego is going to cost so many lives.what a shame indeed.
When Taiwan declares independence it will be the end of Winnie Xi Pooh and the CCP. They only have small weapons.
When Taiwan declares independence it will be the end of Winnie Xi Pooh and the CCP. They only have small weapons.