China’s Defense Minister Warns Against Interfering on Taiwan Issue

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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 2. Photo: VCG

At a security conference over the weekend, China’s defense minister warned external forces against interfering on the Taiwan issue, stating that the Chinese military will “take resolute actions” to make sure separatist efforts never succeed.

“Anyone who dares to separate Taiwan from China will only end up in self-destruction,” China’s defense chief Dong Jun said Sunday at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, according to reports from state-run Xinhua News Agency.

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China’s defense minister warned against external interference on Taiwan and emphasized military readiness to counter separatist efforts.
Dong Jun called for enhanced military exchanges between China and the U.S. and advocated for peaceful dispute resolution in the South China Sea.
China will not attend a mid-June peace conference in Switzerland, maintaining a stance against supplying arms in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Late May 2024：: The Chinese military carried out military drills around Taiwan following the inauguration of the island’s new leader Lai Ching-te.

Friday, May 31, 2024：: China's defense chief Dong Jun had an earlier meeting with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin and criticized the U.S. for congratulating Lai Ching-te and sending a delegation to his inauguration.

Friday, May 31, 2024：: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos criticized 'aggressive' actions in the South China Sea while giving a keynote speech at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue.

As of June 2, 2024：: The Russia-Ukraine war carried on to its third year, and Dong reiterated that China does not provide arms to either party of the conflict.

Sunday, June 2, 2024：: China's defense chief Dong Jun warned external forces against interfering on the Taiwan issue at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore and called for more military exchanges between China and the U.S.

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