China's Defense Chief Warns of 'Self-Destruction' for Taiwan Independence

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China's Defense Minister Dong Jun warned that any attempt to separate Taiwan from China would lead to "self-destruction," reiterating Beijing's commitment to peaceful reunification and criticizing Taiwan's new president for promoting independence. He also accused unnamed foreign powers of undermining the "One China" principle and addressed tensions in the South China Sea, emphasizing China's commitment to peaceful dispute resolution but limited tolerance for provocations.
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