China ready to block Taiwan independence

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 03, 2024 12:13 am

SINGAPORE — Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Sunday said China's armed forces are ready to 'forcefully' halt Taiwan's independence, but renewed its call for continuing talks with the United States.

This statement at an annual security forum in Singapore followed the first substantial face-to-face exchanges in 18 months between the two countries' defense chiefs.

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun (C) walks out after a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on May 31, 2024. The US and Chinese defence chiefs held rare direct talks in Singapore on May 31, offering hopes for more military dialogue that could help prevent disputes over Taiwan and other flashpoint issues from spinning out of control. Photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP

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