China's military vowed Sunday to tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the "precipice". "The more rampant 'Taiwan independence' separatists become,

Taiwan is a potential flashpoint for a war between China and the United States, which is the island's most important backer and biggest arms supplier.

The warning came during China’s largest annual political gathering, known as the “Two Sessions”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army warns against the escalation of separatist activities in Taiwan. A spokesperson for the army announces that they will tighten the noose around the island in case of further provocations.