China defence chief says Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence

In short: Beijing has declared it is ready to use force to stop Taiwanese independence, during an address at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Beijing has declared it is ready to use force to stop Taiwanese independence, during an address at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Chinese Defence Minister also warned of “limits” to Beijing’s restraint in the South China Sea. Chinese Defence Minister also warned of “limits” to Beijing’s restraint in the South China Sea. What’s next: The rhetoric has been labelled a “new level of intimidation” for the region. Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has told a security forum in Singapore that…