China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday vowed stronger capabilities and more diverse means to strike secessionist forces in Taiwan and oppose external interference.

The remarks were made by Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the ministry, at a regular press briefing when responding to a question about two new guided-missile destroyers, Dongguan and Anqing, which recently completed their first formation training and live-fire exercises after being commissioned.

Jiang said achieving China's complete reunification is a prevailing trend, a just cause and the will of the people, pledging that the military will continue to strengthen combat readiness.

"Secessionists advocating 'Taiwan independence' would only face a dead end if they resist reunification by force," he said.