In his speech at the annual plenary session of the National People’s Congress, Li Keqiang reiterated the “one China” principle, according to which Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territory.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said today that the government should advance the process of the country’s “peaceful reunification” by taking decisive measures to oppose Taiwan’s independence.
In his speech at the annual plenary session of the National People’s Congress, Li Keqiang reiterated the “one China” principle, according to which Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territory.
The government should implement our party’s policy of “resolving the Taiwan issue” and take “decisive measures to oppose Taiwan’s independence and promote reunification,” the prime minister told about 3,000 lawmakers in the stately House. of the People in Beijing.
China considers the island of 24 million people its province, destined to be reunited with the mainland. Over the past three years it has increased its military presence near the island in response to what it calls a “collusion” by Taipei with Washington, Taiwan’s main backer and arms supplier. Last August, China moved to large military gymnasiums around Taiwan in a show of force to mark the visit of then US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also stressed in his speech today that China’s armed forces should strengthen their combat readiness by intensifying military training in all fields. In this context, moreover, the Chinese budget foresees an increase in defense spending this year by 7.2% compared to 2022 (when they had increased by 7.1% compared to the previous year).
Source :Skai
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