BREAKING: Chinese defense minister threatens US allies over Taiwan stance
In a stark escalation, China’s Defense Minister warned that if any challenge is made to Beijing’s sovereignty over Taiwan, U.S. military bases in Japan and South Korea will be considered legitimate targets.
Newsrael News Desk 11:40 PM
The remarks were made during a closed-door security forum and later confirmed by Chinese state media.
The threat marks one of the most direct warnings yet to America's regional allies. By specifically naming Japan and South Korea, Beijing is signaling that any U.S.-led defense of Taiwan could expand the battlefield beyond the Taiwan Strait, raising the stakes for countries hosting American forces in the region.
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