China “will not hesitate to start a war” and “smash to pieces” all of Taiwan’s independence efforts, the Chinese Defense Minister warned today (Friday), We PangaIts American counterpart, Lloyd Austin.
“If anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese military will certainly not hesitate to start a war no matter what the cost.” The Chinese army will have no choice but to fight and crush any attempt for Taiwan’s independence while maintaining national sovereignty and territorial integrity, “he added. Asia’s security summit in Singapore for almost an hour.
The Pentagon said Austin told Levy that Beijing should “refrain from further undermining actions against Taiwan.” A source close to the call said most of the meeting focused on Taiwan and Austin reiterated Washington’s position on Taiwan, criticizing China’s “military aggression”. “The United States has major concerns about increasing Chinese military activity and is concerned that the military may try to change the status quo,” he said.
U.S. President Joe Biden said about tensions between China and Taiwan and stated that his country would intervene militarily in the event of an invasion. This is one of the most forceful and overt statements in support of Taiwan in decades. To Ukraine.
Under the “One China” policy, the US recognizes Beijing as the Chinese government and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan. However, it maintains informal contacts with Taiwan, including an embassy in Taipei, the capital. In addition, the US also supplies military equipment For the protection of the island.
At the same time, the presidency of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, Said its country is determined to defend itself and is confident that this decision will “crystallize the other democracies for our cause,” while pledging not to succumb to pressure. “As we view images from a distance of half a world of atrocities committed against another democracy at the forefront of authoritarian expansion, I want to emphasize that like Ukraine, Taiwan will not succumb to pressure,” she added, without directly mentioning China.
Taiwan’s status is complex. In practice it is an independent state, however it has never declared independence and is not recognized as an independent state by the international community. As of 2020 only 15 countries recognize it as a country.In October last year, 38 Chinese fighter jets invaded Taiwan airspace during the commemoration of the anniversary of the establishment of the Republic by the Chinese. Taiwan launched fighter jets and deployed missile systems.