Beijing says it will thwart any attempt to gain independence for Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg Beijing says it will thwart any attempt to gain independence for Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg
Beijing says it will thwart any attempt to gain independence for Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg
China /  Military

‘Taiwan independence means war’: China’s defence ministry warns Joe Biden against siding with Taipei

  • Military activities in the Taiwan Strait included flyovers by warplanes and fighter jets, part of Beijing’s ‘stern response to external interference’
  • Nominee for US ambassador to the UN says Washington must help Taiwan push back against efforts by mainland

Topic |   Joe Biden’s China policy
Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen in Beijing

Updated: 11:25am, 18 Feb, 2021

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Beijing says it will thwart any attempt to gain independence for Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg Beijing says it will thwart any attempt to gain independence for Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg
Beijing says it will thwart any attempt to gain independence for Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg
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