China: We will crush all attempts at Taiwan independence

China's military has threatened to "crush" any efforts to promote Taiwan independence, a day before crucial presidential elections on the self-ruled island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory, AFP reported.
"The Chinese People's Liberation Army maintains high vigilance at all times and will take all necessary measures to firmly crush Taiwan independence attempts in any form," Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said in a statement. /BGNES