China Denies US Claims on Taiwan Invasion Threat

China has rejected recent warnings from the United States about a possible invasion of Taiwan. Beijing called these claims groundless and said Washington is stirring tension in the Asia-Pacific region.

At a security meeting in Singapore, the US defense chief warned that China poses a real and potentially imminent threat to Taiwan. He urged countries in the Indo-Pacific region to increase their defense spending to meet this challenge.

A top Chinese military official responded by saying these warnings are meant to create division and trouble. He added that some claims are false and others twist facts but did not specify which parts.

China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has vowed to reunify with the island, by force if necessary. Taiwan’s government rejects this claim and says only its people can decide the island’s future.

China has increased military drills around Taiwan to show strength and pressure the democratic island. These actions have raised concerns about stability in the region.

Australia is also watching China’s military growth closely. The Australian prime minister confirmed plans to increase defense spending by $10 billion to prepare for regional challenges.

The Australian defense minister called for China to explain its military build-up, which is the largest since World War II. He said China has not been transparent about its intentions.

Experts warn that the military activity near Taiwan could lead to accidental conflict. Many leaders stress the need for peaceful talks to reduce tensions.

The US and its allies continue to support Taiwan’s security and encourage China to lower the risk of conflict.

The situation remains tense as China denies plans to invade Taiwan but maintains military exercises near the island. Indo-Pacific countries are increasing defense efforts and asking China for more transparency.