US officials say the possibility of an attack on Taiwan before 2028 has decreased. China’s Ministry of National Defense: External forces have no right to interfere.

taiwanDepartment of Defense China’s Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang criticized the budget on the 29th to increase military cooperation with the United StatesDemocratic Progressive Party Officials have colluded with outside forces and demanded that the United States cease any form of official exchanges and military ties with Taiwan. In addition, in response to US officials’ statement that China is less likely to attack Taiwan before 2028, Zhang Xiaogang reiterated that he will never promise to abandon the use of force.

According to reports, the budget of Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has been confirmed to upgrade and expand the “Taiwan-US Department of Defense Joint Cooperation Evaluation Plan”, with a three-year budget totaling 471 million yuan. This includes the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Center for Defense Analysis, a defense think tank, which will be deployed to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense on a long-term basis.

Too,hong kong The South China Morning Post reported that Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed for the first time that it has set aside a budget of NT$82.4 million and invited the US Indo-Pacific Command to invite retired senior generals and military professionals to observe the Han Kuang exercises in 2026 and 2027, evaluate the effectiveness of the exercises and training, and make suggestions for improving the joint combat capabilities of the national military, which will focus on deepening Taiwan and the United States security cooperation. Throws light.

Zhang Xiaogang said in this regard that DPP officials collude with external forces and strive to achieve independence by force, which is the root cause of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The United States should strictly adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, handle the Taiwan issue with caution and prudence, stop any form of official exchanges and military-to-military relations with Taiwan, and take practical actions to maintain the stable, healthy and sustainable development of relations between the two countries and the two militaries.

In terms of military procurement, Li Qianran, Chief of Staff of the Chinese Air Force, said in the middle of this month that my country is purchasing the AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare system for the F-16C/D fighter aircraft. Some hardware has been installed on the aircraft, but the software is still under development.

Zhang Xiaogang said in this regard that DPP officials are trying to gain independence from outside the country and are using martial arts to gain independence. They ignore Taiwanese public opinion and waste money that could have been used to buy weapons to improve people’s livelihoods and curry favor with outside powers, thereby pushing Taiwan into a dangerous situation of war and conflict. He hopes that the majority of Taiwan compatriots will recognize the nature and serious harm caused to Taiwan’s independence by the DPP officials and firmly oppose their provocative actions to achieve independence.

At the scene, questions were also asked about the timetable for China’s attack on Taiwan. The likelihood of China invading Taiwan before 2028 is diminishing, Reuters responded, citing US officials. The main reasons include delays in military preparations in the context of the Chinese Communist Party’s anti-corruption campaign. Beijing is keen to see the results of Taiwan’s 2028 elections. Some Chinese officials hope the election will lead to a government more willing to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control.

In this regard, Zhang Xiaogang said that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China. When and how to resolve the Taiwan issue is entirely a matter for the Chinese people. External forces have no right to interfere. Cross-Strait reunification is an unstoppable historical trend. We are willing to pursue the possibility of peaceful reunification with all sincerity and our best efforts, but we will never promise to abandon the use of force, and will never leave any room for Taiwan independence and separatist activities.