Beijing: War provocations by "Taiwan independence" armed forces are futile and will only lead to self-destruction, said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Monday. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query concerning Taiwan's first HIMARS company.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have been criticized for attempting to solicit U.S. support for "Taiwan independence." The Chinese defense spokesperson accused the party of compromising Taiwan's interests in an effort to curry favor with the United States, alleging that they are squandering the hard-earned money of the Taiwanese people to pay protection fees.

The spokesperson, Jiang Bin, further stated, "Buying U.S. weapons to embolden themselves is useless and self-deceiving, and resisting reunification by force is a dead end." The remarks highlight China's stance on Taiwan's defense strategies and its ongoing efforts to resist reunification efforts.