China’s defense minister hammers away on Taiwan, says peaceful unification chances ‘eroded’

China’s defense minister hammers away on Taiwan, says peaceful unification chances ‘eroded’
China’s defense minister hammers away on Taiwan, says peaceful unification chances ‘eroded’

“Anyone who dares to separate Taiwan from China will only end up in self-destruction,” Adm. Dong Jun, China’s defense minister, said here in remarks liberally sprinkled with aggressive imagery and threats.

Austin, Chinese defense minister meet for first ‘constructive’ face-to-face

Austin, Chinese defense minister meet for first ‘constructive’ face-to-face
Austin, Chinese defense minister meet for first ‘constructive’ face-to-face

In reportedly frank talks, US and Chinese military chiefs discuss Taiwan, South China Sea, and, according to the Pentagon, Beijing’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks

After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks
After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks

Having regular mil-to-mil talks with China “is an important priority for us,” a senior defense official said, pointing to the PRC’s behavior in the South China Sea, as well as the importance of “peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.”