China military slams Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's 'independence' push as futile, warns against military resistance to reunification. PLA remains on high alert to counter separatist attempts.
China's defense ministry condemns Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's 'Taiwan independence' remarks made under the guise of peace, accusing him of pursuing separatism through military means and wasting public funds to court foreign support. The ministry warns such efforts are futile and vows the People's Liberation Army will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty.
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