ON THE OUTRAGES BY BRITISH WARSHIPS – STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESMAN OF THE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY

Abstract

This chapter elaborates about statement by the spokesman of the general headquarters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. British warships together with Kuomintang warships intruded into the defense area of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and fired on the People's Liberation Army, causing no less than 252 casualties among our loyal and gallant fighters. Because the British had trespassed on Chinese territory and committed so great a crime, the People's Liberation Army had good reason to demand that the British government admit its wrongdoing, apologize, and make compensation. The Chinese people would defend their territory and sovereignty, and absolutely would not permit encroachment by foreign governments. The Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Commission and the People's Government would protect those foreign nationals in China who were engaged in legitimate pursuits.