On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Chinese Defense Ministry issued a stern warning to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, asserting that pursuing independence for the Taiwan region through force is a "dead end." The ministry emphasized that national reunification remains the only viable and positive path forward.
These remarks came in response to a speech delivered by the Taiwan leader, Lai Ching-te, marking his second anniversary in office. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin stated that the Taiwan leader continues to cling to the illusion of achieving "Taiwan independence" via external support, despite profound shifts in the international landscape and the inevitable trend toward reunification with the Chinese mainland.
Jiang criticized the Taiwan leader for aggressively promoting separatist rhetoric under the guise of "peace." He argued that these actions are an attempt to resist reunification through military means and a bid to alter the fundamental fact that Taiwan is part of China.
Furthermore, the spokesperson highlighted that the current separatist agenda prioritizes political goals over the well-being of the residents of Taiwan, describing such a strategy as "self-deception" and a "grave strategic miscalculation."
Concluding the briefing, Jiang affirmed that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will remain on high alert at all times. The ministry stressed that the PLA is prepared to resolutely thwart any separatist attempts and firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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China's Defense Ministry: 'seeking independence by force' is dead end
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