Xi Jinping Urges Troops to Prepare for Conflict Amid Taiwan Drills
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the military to enhance their war preparedness following significant military exercises around Taiwan. Xi highlighted the need for stronger strategic deterrence and combat readiness, as China intensifies pressure on Taiwan, which it claims as its own. These developments are part of ongoing tensions with historical roots dating back to the 1949 Chinese civil war.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his military to heighten their war preparedness in light of recent large-scale military exercises around Taiwan.
During a visit to a People's Liberation Army Rocket Force brigade, Xi emphasized the need for enhanced strategic deterrents and combat capabilities, according to state broadcaster CCTV. In recent years, China has increased military pressure on Taiwan, which it considers its territory, with the latest military maneuvers involving fighter jets, drones, and warships.
The Chinese government has not ruled out using force to reunite Taiwan with the mainland, underscoring Xi's call for safeguarding China’s strategic security and core interests.
The tension between China and Taiwan has historical roots, dating back to the civil war in 1949 when nationalist forces retreated to the island after being defeated by communists.