Hey there! In case you missed it, China's Ministry of National Defense just called out the U.S. over its recent arms sale to Taiwan region. 😯
Wu Qian, spokesperson for the ministry, didn't hold back. He slammed the U.S. move as "always notorious," accusing it of meddling in domestic affairs and undermining peace—all under the guise of promoting stability. Sound familiar? 🤔
On Monday, Wu responded to news that the U.S. approved a whopping $385 million in arms sales to Taiwan. He said this action seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques. 📝
Wu expressed strong dissatisfaction, stating the sale damages China's sovereignty and security interests, strains China-U.S. relations and military ties, and threatens peace across the Taiwan Strait. Not cool, right? 😕
He also took a swipe at Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities, accusing them of seeking independence with U.S. support, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of people in Taiwan. Wu warned that such actions would only lead to their own downfall. 🚫🚀
Highlighting the importance of the Taiwan question as the foundation of China-U.S. relations, Wu urged the U.S. to halt all arms sales to Taiwan region and to consider the bigger picture of bilateral and military relations. 📢
He didn't stop there! Wu declared that the Chinese People's Liberation Army will step up military training and preparations to firmly block any "Taiwan secessionists" and external interference. 💪🌊
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Chinese defense ministry denounces U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
cgtn.com
