Chinese Military Prepared to Deal With Any External Provocations During Beijing Games, Official Says

What’s new: The Chinese military is fully prepared for any external provocations or emergencies during the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian said Thursday.

Wu made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a question about recent military drills conducted by the U.S. Navy in waters close to China and possible moves by the U.S. and its allies during the Games.