The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has declared an escalation in military preparedness, vowing to employ enhanced capabilities and diversified measures to counter separatist activities in Taiwan and external interference. The statement was delivered by Ministry of National Defense spokesman Jiang Bin during a regular press briefing on Thursday.
Jiang’s remarks followed the recent completion of the first formation drill and live-fire exercise by two newly commissioned Type 055 guided-missile destroyers, the Dongguan and Anqing, which have joined the PLA Eastern Theater Command’s naval forces. These advanced warships represent China’s growing naval capabilities in the region.
The defense spokesman emphasized that China’s complete reunification represents an irreversible historical trajectory supported by both moral legitimacy and popular will. Jiang issued a stern warning that any armed resistance from Taiwan independence forces would inevitably lead to their defeat, characterizing such opposition as a futile endeavor against overwhelming historical forces.
The announcement signals Beijing’s continued commitment to what it characterizes as defensive measures against separatist movements, while simultaneously demonstrating its advancing military capabilities through the deployment of sophisticated naval assets in theater commands with Taiwan proximity.