China’s Xi: China loves peace but won't compromise on sovereignty - RTRS

Reuters reports remarks from China's President Xi Jinping made on Tuesday while marking 90 years since the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

Key Quotes:

"The Chinese people love peace. We will never seek aggression or expansion, but we have the confidence to defeat all invasions." 

"We will never allow any people, organization or political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time, in any form."

"No one should expect us to swallow the bitter fruit that is harmful to our sovereignty, security or development interests."