Xi Jinping says Chinese military must be ready for actual combat

president China, Xi Jinpingtriggering a warning that the armed forces need to “strengthen combat-oriented military training,” Taiwan, an independent region that Beijing considers part of its territory. The information was disclosed by state media on Wednesday 12th of this week.

Intended to intimidate Taiwan, Xi Jinping’s statement comes after completion Three days military training around the island. The Chinese military simulated Taiwan’s isolation by deploying an aircraft carrier northeast of Pingtan Island, the closest of the two countries, to fire jets into its territory.

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The Chinese leader also said that naval personnel in the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command must “resolutely defend China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime interests, and strive to maintain the overall stability of surrounding areas,” a direct offense to Taiwan’s interests.

last week, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Visits the United States Participate in meetings with bipartisan groups of lawmakers. Beijing has sanctioned two US organizations that host the republic’s leaders, considered “separatist rebels” by Xi Jinping’s government.

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In the largest joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States, U.S. bases increase on Philippine soilthe proximity to Taiwan also makes the Beijing government’s situation worse.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken further stated that any intimidation or coercion, including in the South China Sea, will not be tolerated.

China’s separation from Taiwan began in 1949 and is not recognized by the United Nations. The Beijing government has since attempted to regain control of the province by strengthening its military presence around Taiwan.