The Ministry of Defense responded to the negative remarks of the US Defense Secretary related to China: the US side will surely backfire on itself

On June 1, the US Defense Secretary made negative remarks related to China at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, exaggerating the "Chinese military threat". Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said that the Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs, and the US has no right to make irresponsible remarks, let alone use it as a bargaining chip to contain China. The Chinese People's Liberation Army will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely crush all "Taiwan independence" separatist attempts and any external interference. Our resolve and will are as solid as a rock, and our capabilities and means are strong and reliable. The South China Sea is internationally recognized as one of the busiest and safest shipping lanes. China will continue to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation with relevant countries, uphold territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with laws and regulations, and work with regional countries to build a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation. The United States is afraid that the South China Sea will not be chaotic, forming gangs and making waves, which is the greatest threat to regional peace and stability.