China Warns the United States to Stop Supplying Taiwan with Weapons
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden during prior engagements.
China has issued a stern warning to the United States, demanding an immediate halt to arms sales to Taiwan. Beijing views these transactions as a violation of its sovereignty and a direct challenge to its "One China" policy, which the U.S. officially acknowledges but often skirts in practice.
"The United States must stop interfering in China’s internal affairs," said a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "If these actions continue, China will not hesitate to take strong countermeasures to safeguard its territorial integrity."
This development follows Washington’s recent announcement of a $2 billion arms package to Taiwan, which includes advanced missiles and defense systems. While the U.S. claims these sales are meant to bolster Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities, Beijing perceives them as provocative and destabilizing to regional security.
The situation underscores the broader tensions between the two superpowers. Analysts suggest that this conflict is part of the strategic competition over dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan, as a critical tech hub and a geopolitical flashpoint, remains central to this rivalry.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized that "reunification with Taiwan" is a non-negotiable goal. The increased arms sales complicate diplomatic efforts and heighten the risk of miscalculations that could lead to conflict.
U.S. officials have defended their actions, citing a legal obligation under the Taiwan Relations Act to support the island's defense. However, they stress that the ultimate goal is to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
As the global community watches closely, this latest dispute further strains already fragile Sino-American relations, with far-reaching implications for international politics and security.
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