He is convinced that “no one should ever underestimate the determination and ability of China's armed forces.”
In his first international speech since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said Taiwan's independence was a” path to death. ” Although the United States has said it does not support Taiwan's independence , Wei Fenghe has previously said that if Taiwan declares its independence from China, Beijing will definitely start a war .
From Taiwan to Ukraine, explicitly or implicitly, Wei targeted Washington on Sunday, redoubled the Chinese military's readiness for war and adhered to Beijing's fine pro-Kremlin line. The harsh statements – a surprise even for some Chinese experts who took part in the Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore – came a day after his US counterpart Lloyd Austin called China a source of instability in the Indo-Pacific region. .
It is important to note that Wei was forced to declare that China “did not supply any weapons” to Russia to wage war against Ukraine. He also repeatedly called it a “war” during the Q&A session, going beyond the usual “conflict”.
Minister of Defense of China, the consequences of the war affected Ukraine, Russia, China, Europe and the host country – Singapore. He did not name the United States, the publication notes.
“Who is behind this [war in Ukraine]? Who benefits the most? … Who adds fuel to the fire?” He said.
Wei saved his uncompromising message for Taiwan.
“Those who seek Taiwan's independence in an attempt to split China will certainly not do any good. No one should ever underestimate the determination and ability of China's armed forces to defend their territorial integrity,” he said. “
” We will fight at all costs and fight to the end. This is the only choice for China, “the Chinese Defense Minister added. >
Wei added that this is the “way to death” if Taiwan declares independence from China.
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