China has released a documentary about its capability to annexe Taiwan.
China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, as its own territory, to be conquered by force if necessary.
China has released a documentary about its capability to annexe Taiwan.
The China’s documentary about army's preparation to attack Taiwan showcasing its soldiers pledging to give up their lives if needed, AP reported.
“Chasing Dreams an eight-part docuseries aired by state broadcaster CCTV earlier this week to mark the People Liberation Army's 96th anniversary, features military drills and testimonials by dozens of soldiers, of which several express their willingness to die in a potential attack against Taiwan,” the report said.
China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, as its own territory, to be conquered by force if necessary.
“State media and the PLA frequently release propaganda materials promoting the army's modernization as well as sleek videos of military drills,” the report said.
“The materials serve to fan rising Chinese nationalism and display military confidence against Taiwan and, implicitly, its ties with the United States. While the U.S. doesn't recognize Taiwan as a sovereign country, it has pledged to help the island defend itself in case of an invasion,”it added.
“Last month, the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. The move, which experts said drew on lessons from the U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, was criticized by Beijing,”it said.
The “Chasing Dreams” documentary showcased, among other things, the PLA's “Joint Sword” drills, which simulated precision strikes against Taiwan, the report said.
The exercises were undertaken around the self-governed island in April after a visit by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to the US, the report said.
“Among the more dramatic parts of the program are pledges by PLA soldiers from various divisions to relinquish life in a potential attack on Taiwan,”it added.
“If war broke out and the conditions were too difficult to safely remove the naval mines in actual combat, we would use our own bodies to clear a safe pathway for our (landing) forces,”Zuo Feng, a frogman with the PLA Navy's minesweeper unit, said in a testimonial, the report mentioned.