Chinese President: We Will Firmly Defend Our Sovereignty and Maritime Interests

Chinese President Xi Jinping called, on Wednesday, for "enhancing military training for the country's army," asserting that "China will firmly defend its territorial sovereignty and its maritime rights and interests. We strive to maintain stability in the neighboring regions." He noted that "there is a need to improve the ability to respond to complex situations in a timely and appropriate manner." Reuters reported that "China plans to impose a no-fly zone north of Taiwan."