China isn't holding back! Over the weekend, the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the U.S.'s approval of a potential $385 million arms sale to the Taiwan region, including spare parts for F-16 jets and radars.
\"This move seriously violates international law and goes against U.S. leaders' commitments of not supporting 'Taiwan independence',\" a spokesperson declared. The Ministry lodged a solemn protest, emphasizing that such actions send a gravely wrong signal to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces and harm China-U.S. relations.
🇨🇳🔥 \"We call on the U.S. to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop supporting 'Taiwan independence' forces. China will take strong and resolute countermeasures to defend our sovereignty!\" the statement warned.
Meanwhile, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office had a message for Lai Ching-te's authorities: splurging on weapons won't make the Taiwan region any safer. 💰❌
\"Clinging to the U.S. to seek 'independence' is doomed to fail,\" the Office stated. \"Any attempt to 'seek independence by force' will only push the Taiwan region closer to the brink of war.\"
They stressed that the Taiwan question is at the heart of China's core interests. \"No one should underestimate the Chinese people's determination and capacity to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity,\" they added with resolve.
This escalating tension between China and the U.S. over Taiwan is making waves 🌊. Stay tuned for more updates!
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China opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, lodges solemn protests
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