Mr Han said Beijing preferred peaceful means to take the self-governing island. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UNITED NATIONS - China warned on Thursday at the United Nations not to underestimate its “strong will” on Taiwan, while saying Beijing preferred peaceful means to take the self-governing democracy.
“No one should ever underestimate the firm resolve, strong will and the power of the Chinese people to safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said. “We will continue to strive for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and the utmost effort.” Nearly all countries recognise Beijing rather than Taipei but the United States has a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan, to which it provides weapons to ensure its self-defence.
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