Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng was interviewed by the media.

(Photographed by reporter Lu Yixuan)

[Reporter Lu Yixuan/Taipei Report] U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) Commander General Mike Minihan pointed out on the 27th that the United States may go to war with China over the Taiwan issue as soon as 2025.

Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng said today that the opinions of people and experts from various countries are respected, and it is believed that there is no basis for their arguments.

Qiu Guozheng reiterated that the national army is always ready, "It is possible to have no war for a hundred years, but it is impossible to be unprepared for a day."

The heads of national defense, foreign affairs, and the Mainland Affairs Council all remained in their posts. Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng accepted a joint media interview after the resignation of the cabinet today.

Qiu Guozheng said that this year, the work planned last year will be tested bit by bit with the method of node control.

The adjustment of service period will be implemented next year, which is a continuous work and will not be done abruptly.

Regarding the preparations related to the adjustment of the service period, Qiu Guozheng emphasized that there are node controls every month and every season. He encouraged his colleagues to participate together, "I won't leave it alone after explaining it, and I will do it myself and work together."

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Regarding the memorandum issued by the US generals recently, the US and China may go to war over Taiwan in 2025?

Qiu Guozheng responded that he respects the remarks made by every country or many experts and scholars, and believes that they have a basis for their arguments and will not be groundless.

Qiu did not specifically respond to the time point assessment, but he emphasized the military readiness again, "There is a saying that is very good, there can be no war for a hundred years, but we can't be without combat readiness for a day."

Also, regarding the possible visit to Taiwan by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives McCarthy in the spring, the Communist Army may resort to another big move to deal with it?

Qiu Guozheng said that the national army usually responds to possible incidents, and "the Ministry of National Defense is working on it."

Qiu Guozheng said that the Ministry of National Defense will not make arbitrary judgments, but will take into account the future and possibilities.

The media asked about Tiangong-3 missiles stationed at the Tamsui Estuary?

Qiu Guozheng responded that it is not appropriate to speak publicly about military operations.

He added that any deployment and arrangement are related to the establishment of the army and preparations for war, and they all support each other. The establishment of the army requires support for preparations for war.