Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), answers questions at a regular press briefing on the afternoon of November 15, 2024.
BEIJING, Nov. 15 -- "We urged the US side to immediately stop arming Taiwan and cease its dangerous actions jeopardizing peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Friday in response to a media query on Taiwan's receipt of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the US.
It's reported that Taiwan was considering purchasing a big package of US weapons, to show the incoming US administration its seriousness about strengthening its own defense. The US side disclosed that Taiwan secretly dispatched troops to the US for training on HIMARS, and the defense authorities of Taiwan also confirmed that 11 sets of HIMARS had been received.
Snr. Col. Zhang urged the US side to immediately stop arming Taiwan and cease its dangerous actions jeopardizing peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. "The DPP authorities sell the interests of the people in Taiwan to ingratiate its 'US master' and attempt to solicit external support for 'Taiwan independence'. Such behaviors will only push Taiwan closer to the brink of war," he slammed.
"We warn the DPP authorities that buying more weapons is futile and will only end up in self-destruction. The Chinese PLA will enhance combat readiness and the ability to fight and win, and firmly thwart any attempt for 'Taiwan independence' and any interference by external forces," stressed Snr. Col. Zhang.
记者：据报道，台湾考虑向美国进行大规模军事采购，向美国新政府展现加强防卫的决心。美方公开了台军秘密派员赴美训练接装“海马斯”火箭炮信息，台防务部门证实接装了11套“海马斯”火箭炮。请问发言人对此有何评论？
张晓刚：中方敦促美方立即停止武装台湾，停止破坏台海和平稳定的危险行径。民进党当局出卖台湾利益结美国主子欢心，妄想“倚外谋独”，只会将台湾推向兵凶战危。我们正告民进党当局，买什么武器都不堪一击，必将自取灭亡。解放军将全面加强练兵备战，全面提升打赢能力，坚决粉碎“台独”分裂图谋和外部势力干涉。
