Ministry of National Defense: Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten" speech exposed his essence of "disaster for Taiwan" and "disaster for peace"

China News Service, Beijing, October 11. Chen Xi, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, responded to reporters' questions on the so-called "Double Ten" speech delivered by DPP leader Lai Qingde on the 11th. He said that Lai Qingde stubbornly adheres to the "Taiwan independence" stance, confuses right and wrong, exaggerates the so-called "mainland military threat", incites cross-strait confrontation, and attempts to "seek independence through force" and "rely on external forces", once again exposing his nature as a "disaster for Taiwan" and a "disaster for peace".

A reporter mentioned that Lai Ching-te reportedly hyped up in his recent speech that the mainland would continue to use military operations to put pressure on China to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait, clamoring to increase defense investment and strengthen "whole-of-society defense resilience."

Chen Xi emphasized that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China. This is the true status quo across the Taiwan Strait.

Chen Xi said that in recent years, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have pursued "independence" for the selfish interests of one party, rejected reunification, flattered foreign countries and lost faith. They have forcibly promoted the so-called "all people as soldiers" and "all Taiwan battlefields", tied the Taiwanese people to the "Taiwan independence" chariot, undermined the stability of the Taiwan Strait and sacrificed Taiwan's future. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) regularly carries out drills and training activities around Taiwan to deter rash "Taiwan independence" actions and foreign interference attempts, and to safeguard the security and well-being of the Taiwanese people. This is natural and understandable.

Chen Xi pointed out that "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace across the Taiwan Strait, and the reunification of the motherland is the general trend, the great cause and the aspiration of the people. We hope that our compatriots in Taiwan will recognize the extreme danger and harm of the Lai Ching-te administration's stubborn pursuit of "independence", work with us to resolutely fight against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, oppose interference from external forces, jointly protect our beautiful homeland of peace and tranquility, and share the blessings and glory of national rejuvenation. (over)