Doklam: Nobody can split Chinese territory, will defeat invasions, says Xi

Said, 'No one can expect us to swallow consequences that damage our sovereignty, security'

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said China cannot let a single piece of its territory split and won't allow anyone to damage its sovereignty.

Speaking at the Great Hall of the People here on the 90th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Xi asked the military to always remain combat ready.

He said the Chinese Army would never be an aggressor but had the "confidence to defeat all invasions".

"We do not allow any individual, any organisation, any political party, at any time or by any means to split any single piece of Chinese territory," said Xi, who