BEIJING - A series of actions taken by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were directed at separatist elements advocating Taiwan independence, a Chinese defense ministry spokesperson said Thursday.The actions were aimed at preventing harm to the wellbeing of Taiwan residents due to attempts for Taiwan independence, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference when commenting on PLA's recent training exercises.Taiwan is part of China, and it is the lofty mission of PLA to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, said the spokesperson.We will conduct drills in accordance with established plans, based on developments in the cross-Straits situation, said Wu. printed wristbandscustomise fidget spinnerdebossed wristbandballer bandssilicone rubber bands
URUMQI - The Turpan airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has received over 100,000 passengers so far this year, up 80.6 percent on the total for the whole 2016. Air cargo at Turpan Jiaohe Airport increased by 167.6 percent year on year to 275.6 tonnes as of Aug. 17, according to an airport statement. Located just northwest of the city of Turpan, Jiaohe Airport opened in 2010. Direct flights were launched to the cities of Zhengzhou, Changsha, Tianjin and Xi'an this year, contributing to the robust passenger and cargo growth. A major town on the ancient Silk Road, Turpan has become a key tourist spot in Xinjiang. Famous sight-seeing spots include the Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley and Kum Tag Desert.
