China warns Taiwan's leader escalating tensions towards conflict

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In Beijing, tensions surged as China issued a stark warning on Friday, accusing Taiwan's leadership of dangerously escalating the situation on the self-governing island towards the brink of war. The cautionary statement came amidst a backdrop of heightened military activities orchestrated by Beijing around the territory.

Spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry, Wu Qian, lambasted Taiwan's President for what he described as a direct challenge to the longstanding "one-China principle" since assuming office. Wu emphasized that such actions were not only provocative but also pushing Taiwanese residents into a perilous and potentially catastrophic situation. "This is purely playing with fire, and those who play with fire will surely get themselves burnt," Wu remarked, underscoring the gravity of the circumstances.

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The warning coincided with a display of military force, with Chinese naval ships and fighter jets encircling Taiwan for the second consecutive day as part of large-scale military exercises. These maneuvers, Beijing stated, were intended to showcase its military capabilities and readiness to safeguard its territorial integrity.

The timing of these exercises was particularly significant, following closely after the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, which Beijing perceives as a continuation of what it considers provocative actions from Taipei.

In the face of perceived threats to its sovereignty, Wu warned that China would not hesitate to take further action if forces advocating for Taiwan's independence continued to provoke Beijing. "We will push our countermeasures one step further, until the complete reunification of the motherland is achieved," he asserted, highlighting China's unwavering commitment to maintaining control over Taiwan and ensuring its reunification with the mainland.

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