Taiwan's DPP authorities warned against miscalculation

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities not to miscalculate the situation, the public opinion and the comparison of strength.

It is reported that Taiwan's Han Kuang 41 military exercise would considerably increase the duration of its live-fire phase, and would mobilize as many as 3,000 reserve troops as prodded by the U.S. side.  

Commenting on the reports, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, slammed DPP authorities' illusion of "soliciting U.S. support for independence" and "resisting unification by force."

"We warn the DPP authorities that holding back the tide with a broom will only end up in self-destruction. We will come and get you, sooner or later," said Wu.

He also pointed out that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair, which brooks no external interference.  

"The U.S. side wants to contain China with Taiwan and connives at risky and provocative activities of the DPP authorities for 'Taiwan independence.' This strategy will ultimately backfire," Wu added.

The spokesperson made it clear that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one and the same Chinese family.  

"We will strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and utmost effort. But we make no promise to renounce the use of force, which is targeted at the 'Taiwan secessionists' forces and external interference," he stressed.  

Anyone who dares to push for "Taiwan secession" will certainly face swift and strong countermeasures from the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Wu concluded.