The Ministry of National Defense stated today (14th) that the Eastern Theater Command of the Communist Party of China announced today that it will conduct military exercises in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan. The Ministry of National Defense expressed strong condemnation for such irrational and provocative behavior, and has dispatched appropriate troops to respond in accordance with the “Regulations on Emergency Response of the National Army during the Period of Regular Combat Readiness” to protect freedom, democracy and the sovereignty of the Republic of China with practical actions.
The Ministry of National Defense pointed out that the President’s National Day speech highlighted the current status of cross-Strait relations and his firm will to maintain peace, stability and people’s well-being across the Taiwan Strait; he also proposed future cross-Strait cooperation in addressing climate change and epidemic prevention, and jointly pursuing peace and common prosperity, which are both positive and positive. claim. The CCP’s so-called “provocation and provocation” are completely contrary to the facts.
The Ministry of National Defense stressed that “increasing cross-strait tensions and undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait” are actually the CCP’s various irrational and provocative actions. It has also continued to use intimidation, deterrence and other means to shrink our international living space. In the face of enemy threats, all officers and soldiers of the country are ready to fight, adhering to the strong will of “prepare for war without asking for war, respond to war without avoiding war”, continue to enhance the deterrence force and deepen the patriotic beliefs of officers and soldiers, so as to build reliable military strength and defense resilience, with the ability and ability to fight. We are determined and confident to ensure national defense security.