China’s defense chief warns Beijing would ‘fight to the end’ to stop Taiwan’s independence
By DW
13 June 2022 |
5:22 am
Wei Fenghe slammed US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's "smearing" accusation that China was causing regional instability. He said Beijing would do whatever it takes to ensure reunification with Taiwan.
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