The Chinese mainland has slammed Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's "China threat" remarks. Lai in early January said Taiwan needs to raise its so-called "defense budget" and enhance "defense capabilities." In response, Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Wu Qian said on Friday that Lai is the biggest source of chaos that undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
WU QIAN Spokesperson, China's Ministry of National Defense "There is no other status of the Taiwan region in international law than being a part of China. The Lai Ching-te administration, in collusion with foreign forces, has been making constant provocations for 'Taiwan independence'. It is now the biggest source of chaos that undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Asia Pacific. We warn the Lai Ching-te administration and separatists for 'Taiwan independence' that any attempt to seek independence by force is just like holding back the tide with a broom, and will eventually lead to self-destruction. Those seeking 'Taiwan independence' will never have a good end. The PLA will spare no effort to fight separatism and promote national reunification. We have full confidence that the Taiwan region will return to the motherland and will have a better future after its return."