BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States on Friday criticized as "irresponsible" a reported warning by a Chinese general that China is ready to use nuclear weapons against the United States if Washington attacks his country over Taiwan.
Friday, July 15, 2005 9:45 a.m. EDTChinese General: We'll Nuke U.S. in Fight for TaiwanChina is prepared to destroy "hundreds" of American cities if it is attacked by the U.S. during a confrontation over Taiwan, a Chinese general said on Thursday."If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition onto the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons," said Gen. Zhu Chenghu at a meeting of foreign journalists.
Originally posted by Fishu Whats the new news in this?Of COURSE they would do that if the US attacks China.