NO CONCESSIONS: ‘China’s threatening words are counterproductive to cross-strait peace and stability,’ Executive Yuan spokesman Hsu Kuo-yung said in Taipei

Taipei Times
Date: Apr 26, 2018
By: AP, BEIJING

China yesterday said that it is prepared to take further steps to counter perceived moves by Taiwan toward formal independence following war games aimed at intimidating the Taiwanese leadership.

Signals sent by the military exercises “are extremely distinct and clear,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma Xiaoguang (馬曉光) told reporters.

“We have the firm will, complete confidence and sufficient capability to frustrate any types of Taiwanese independence schemes or actions, and protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Ma said.

“If the Taiwanese independence forces continue to act however they wish, we will take further actions,” he said, without giving details.    [FULL  STORY]