The Chinese ambassador refused to rule out the use of force in its efforts to reunify Taiwan with 'the motherland' and instead suggested Australians 'use your imagination'.
Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian has warned Beijing is prepared to use"any means necessary" in relation to Taiwan as he failed to signal an end to military drills around the self-ruled island.
However, the ambassador refused to rule out the use of force instead suggesting Australians"use your imagination". Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian has warned Beijing is prepared to use"any means necessary" in relation to Taiwan as he failed to signal an end to military drills around the self-ruled island. Picture: Getty ImagesMr Xiao also argued China would not be invading Taiwan because it considers the region a Chinese province instead of a self-ruled state.“Taiwan is not an independent state. Taiwan is a province of the People’s Republic of China.
“China has been so patient for several decades we’re waiting. We are waiting for a peaceful unification."
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