China releases TV documentary showcasing army’s ability to attack Taiwan

China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, as its own territory, to be conquered by force if necessary

In this December 17, 2019, file photo provided by Xinhua News Agency, the Shandong aircraft carrier is docked at a naval port in Sanya in southern China's Hainan Province. (Li Gang/Xinhua via AP, File)

China has released a new documentary about the army’s preparation to attack Taiwan and showcasing soldiers pledging to give up their lives if needed as Beijing continues to ramp up its rhetoric against the self-ruled island.

Chasing Dreams, an eight-part docuseries aired by state broadcaster CCTV earlier this week to mark the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) 96th anniversary, features military drills and testimonials by dozens of soldiers, of which several express their willingness to die in a potential attack against Taiwan.