Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe warned against any separatist activities seeking “Taiwan independence,” stressing that “China will do whatever it takes to fight back, however much it costs.” “Taiwan is China’s Taiwan. The Taiwan question is China’s internal affairs. [China will] surely realize national reunification,” Wei said while addressing the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday. “No one should underestimate the determination, will and great capabilities of the Chinese military,” he said. The Chinese defense chief also reiterated the country’s defensive military strategy, saying China seeks peace and stability “unswervingly.” Earlier on Friday, Wei met with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin, where he urged Washington to view China’s development and growth rationally and called for an end to “smearing or suppressing China.” A stable Chinese-U.S. military relationship is vital for the two sides, and the two militaries should avoid conflict and confrontation, Wei said. – CGTN
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