In a bold statement Thursday, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang cautioned that U.S. weaponry won't be the magic straw to save Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities. 🚫🪄
\"Several pieces of U.S. weaponry won't be the magic straw that can save a drowning man; they are nothing but easy targets on the battlefield,\" Zhang remarked during a regular press conference.
The warning comes in response to reports that the first batch of M1A2T battle tanks purchased by Taiwan from the U.S. has arrived on the island. 🛬💥
Zhang emphasized that seeking independence by soliciting U.S. support is doomed to failure. \"Resorting to force to resist reunification leads nowhere,\" he asserted.
He urged the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, and to honor its commitment of not supporting \"Taiwan independence.\" Zhang called on the U.S. to immediately stop arming Taiwan and cease actions that undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. 🕊️🌊
The spokesperson added that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will enhance its combat readiness and capability to fight and win, firmly opposing any \"Taiwan independence\" separatist plots and foreign interference. 🎖️💪
This development highlights the escalating tensions in the region and serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding cross-strait relations. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story. 🌐
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Spokesperson: U.S. weaponry won't be magic straw to save DPP
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