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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, December 29 (Xinhua) — Joint military exercises conducted by the Eastern Zone Combat Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) serve as a stern warning to separatist forces advocating "Taiwan independence" and as a deterrent to outside interference, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said on Monday.
Zhang Xiaogang made the statement while commenting on media reports that the exercises, codenamed "Just Mission 2025," are linked to the recent US announcement of a large-scale arms sales plan to Taiwan.
"We urge relevant countries to abandon the illusion of using Taiwan to contain China and not challenge China's resolve to protect its core interests," the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson emphasized. He warned the Democratic Progressive Party administration in Taiwan that any attempts to achieve "Taiwan independence" through reliance on external forces are doomed to failure.
The PLA will continue to take measures to combat separatism and external interference to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, Zhang Xiaogang added.
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