He also said in a China Media Group report that the troops will, with strong determination, firm will and strong capabilities, resolutely strike against the rampant “Taiwan independence” forces, firmly crush all separatist schemes, and staunchly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
According to the report, upon receiving orders, missile units from a Rocket Force brigade immediately moved from concealed standby areas to their designated positions. Dozens of launch units subsequently initiated simulated fire strikes.
Li Dawei, a soldier from the brigade, said, “We maintain a high state of alert at all times, … resolutely carrying out various tasks, and decisively thwarting any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ attempt.”
Zhong Houtao, a Taiwan affairs expert at the University of International Relations, said that the military exercises are a clear warning to Lai and “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.