Xi Jinping calls on China's army to step up preparations for war
Xi Jinping calls on China's army to step up preparations for war (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called on the military to increase its readiness for war. This statement came just days after Beijing conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, reports Xinhua.
During a visit to the People's Liberation Army Missile Force Brigade, Xi Jinping said the military should comprehensively strengthen war preparations and ensure that the troops have reliable combat capabilities.
According to him, the soldiers should strengthen their strategic deterrence and combat capabilities.
Conflict between China and Taiwan
China has recently threatened that it will never give up the use of force against Taiwan.
Since last week, the conflict between the parties has flared up again. China launched large-scale military exercises in the Taiwan Channel.
The island condemned Beijing's actions and said it was ready to respond to any steps. Later, Taiwan said that Chinese ships had entered “closed waters”.
The Pentagon responded to China's actions and reminded that the United States was ready to maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
