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Military exercises determined by situation on ground, Chinese defense spokesperson says

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Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, during a regular press conference. /CFP
Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, during a regular press conference. /CFP

Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, during a regular press conference. /CFP

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will decide whether and when to conduct military exercises in accordance with its needs and the situation on the ground, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Friday.

Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, emphasized the PLA's unwavering resolve when responding to a media query regarding potential military drills following Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's recent transit through Hawaii and Guam.

He reaffirmed the PLA's mission to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, safeguard the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation, and defend the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.

"Any attempt to split the nation through soliciting external support or resorting to force will be punished, and will never succeed," Wu said.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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