China will exert utmost efforts to realise "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday, after the Chinese foreign minister declared last week that the island would never be "a country".

China's military vowed Sunday to tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the "precipice".

China's foreign ministry reiterated their commitment to achieving peaceful reunification with Taiwan, despite increased military pressure and past comments from the foreign minister stating Taiwan would never become a country.

China will exert utmost efforts to realise "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, but will take all necessary steps to safeguard China's territorial integrity, its foreign ministry said on Monday.

BEIJING: China's military said Sunday (Mar 9) it would tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the "edge of the cliff" or face a "dead end",

China remains determined to achieve a peaceful reunification with Taiwan while preparing to take necessary measures to protect its territorial integrity. Amidst objections from Taiwan's government, China emphasizes the importance of safeguarding its sovereignty and opposes external interference,

Li Qiang said China would strive to work with regular Taiwanese to realize the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army warns against the escalation of separatist activities in Taiwan. A spokesperson for the army announces tightening the noose around the island in case of further provocations.