The Chinese government said Wednesday that actions like its warplanes flying near Taiwan last weekend are a warning against both foreign interference in Taiwan and any independence moves by the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asked about the flights, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said China’s military drills are to show the nation’s resolution to protect its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“They are a stern warning against external interference and provocation from separatist forces advocating for Taiwan independence, she said at a regular briefing, giving the Chinese government’s first official comment on the recent flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China sent eight bombers and four fighter jets into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Saturday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry. Taiwan scrambled fighters to monitor the activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The US State Department later issued a statement urging China to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan following China’s sizeable show of force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China then sent 16 military aircraft into the same area on Sunday, Taiwan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taiwan is a self-governing island about 160 kilometers (100 miles) off China’s east coast. The Chinese government regards it as a renegade province that should be united with mainland China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zhu said that China would not renounce the use of force to guard against separatist moves and foreign interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We … reserve the option to use all necessary measures, she said. “Our position has been consistent and will not change.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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