Jiang Bin, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, answers questions from journalists about the "5.20" speech of the leader of the Taiwan region.

Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin responded to questions from journalists regarding the speech made by the leader of Taiwan on May 20th: Journalist: According to reports, Lai Ching-te delivered a speech on May 20th, claiming that maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is Taiwan's "strategic goal," advocating for strengthening asymmetric military capabilities and enhancing "national defense resilience." What is your comment on this? Jiang Bin: Faced with the inevitable reunification of the motherland and the profound adjustment of the international situation, Lai Ching-te is still indulging in the illusion of "relying on external forces for independence." Under the guise of "peace," he is vigorously promoting the fallacy of "Taiwan independence," inciting "independence through force" and resisting reunification, attempting to change the fundamental reality that Taiwan belongs to China, and prioritizing his "independence" ambitions over the well-being of the Taiwanese people. This is self-deception and wishful thinking. The Lai Ching-te administration disregards the national righteousness and mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, colludes with external forces to seek independence, and is the root cause of the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait. Clinging to the unattainable obsession of "Taiwan independence," intensifying the exploitation of the hard-earned money of the people to charm foreign powers, forcibly dragging Taiwanese people onto the "Taiwan independence" bandwagon, step by step pushing Taiwan into the dangerous situation of war and crisis. We warn the DPP administration that no matter how much money they spend or how many weapons they buy, it is futile and suicidal to seek independence through force. The unification of the motherland is the bright path. The territory cannot be divided, the nation cannot be separated, and "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait. The People's Liberation Army always maintains a high level of vigilance, resolutely thwarting any reckless actions towards independence, and firmly defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity.