Col. Wu Qian, said the exercises were not directed at the people of Taiwan: "We are willing, with utmost sincerity and effort, to strive for peaceful reunification.
Pentagon, State Department voice concerns over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
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“It must be stressed that arming Taiwan is to encourage Taiwan’s independence, and Taiwan independence means war," Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said Wednesday.
Taiwan celebrates National Day holiday against a background of Chinese threats
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