China has issued a warning to the United States over its continual arms sales to Taiwan. Beijing has demanded that the U.S. “immediately stop” selling arms to the island nation. China’s warning follows the Department of War greenlighting a massive package of advanced weaponry for Taiwan.
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China, which views the self-governing island as part of its territory, called the move a “dangerous act” and an infringement of its sovereignty, according to a report by RT.
China has condemned Washington’s recent decision to approve a record $11.1 billion weapons sale to Taiwan on Thursday, urging the Trump administration to “immediately stop” arming the island nation. The weapons package was announced on Thursday and is still awaiting US congressional approval. The package would be the second arms sale since US President Donald Trump returned to office in January, after a $330 million deal in November for parts and components.
”China urges the United States to abide by the one-China principle … and immediately stop the dangerous actions of arming Taiwan,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Thursday.
The deal spans eight separate purchases, including the sale of 82 HIMARS rocket systems and 420 ATACMS missiles valued at more than $4 billion, anti-tank and anti-armor missiles, loitering munitions, howitzers, military software and spare parts, according to details released by both governments. -RT
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Just over a year ago, China increased the level of military drill around Taiwan, as a warning to the island’s ruler.
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China claims that it seeks “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, but has repeatedly warned it will use force if Taiwan formally declares independence.
The U.S. is always involved in conflicts worldwide and is responsible for the escalation with Venezuela. China’s threats are likely to fall on the deaf ears of the ruling class, and if Beijing decides to call the U.S.’s bluff, it’s the civilians who will end up suffering.
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