Chinese Defense Minister Says China Will ‘Fight at All Cost’ to Prevent Taiwan’s Independence

China conducts extensive maritime drills at secret locations

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (C) is participating in military drills in the South China Sea on Jan. 2, 2017. STR/AFP via Getty Images

News Analysis

China’s recent naval exercises coincide with the warning delivered by China’s defense minister at a major security summit earlier this month: China would “fight a war at any cost” if Taiwan were to pursue its independence.