A spokesman for China’s Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for bowing to U.S. demands, warning that such actions undermine the island's future and harm the well-being of its people.
The spokesman, Zhang Xiaogang, responded at a press conference to statements from Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te that Taiwan would not retaliate with tariffs against the U.S. but would instead "bear hardships as nourishment" while stepping up large-scale purchases of agricultural, industrial and energy products, as well as weapons from the U.S.
"The Lai Ching-te authorities bow and scrape to 'foreign masters', regardless of the consequences for Taiwan's industries and people. It can be said that the Taiwan authorities have given in to every demand of the United States. Such actions will only harm Taiwan's future and the livelihoods of its people. Seeking independence by soliciting U.S. support is doomed to failure, and resorting to force to resist reunification leads nowhere," he said.
Chinese defense spokesman slams DPP for bowing to U.S. demands, harming livelihoods in Taiwan
