Hey there, amigos! 🌟 In the latest news buzzing around Asia, China's Ministry of National Defense has sent a message to the U.S.: It's time to chill on the arms sales to the Taiwan region. 🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸
What's the scoop? The U.S. State Department just gave the thumbs-up to sell drones and missiles to the Taiwan region for a hefty $360 million. 💰🛰️ That's a lot of gear! But China isn't too happy about it.
Wu Qian, the spokesperson for the ministry, said these sales seriously mess with the one-China principle and the agreements between China and the U.S., especially the August 17 Communique. 📜
According to Wu, arming the Taiwan region undermines peace across the Taiwan Strait and could turn the area into a \"powder keg.\" 💥 He emphasized that China strongly opposes these actions and has made formal complaints to the U.S.
The real deal? Wu pointed out that the biggest threat to peace is the push by some in the Taiwan authorities to seek \"Taiwan independence,\" and the U.S. supporting that with arms. 🛡️
China's stance? They want the U.S. to stick to their commitment of not supporting \"Taiwan independence,\" stop selling arms to the Taiwan region, and work towards a stable relationship between the two countries. 🌐
The Chinese People's Liberation Army isn't taking this lightly either. Wu mentioned that they will ramp up military training to firmly crush any movements toward \"Taiwan independence.\" 🚢✈️
Let's hope for dialogue and peace to prevail! ✨ What are your thoughts on this complex issue? Share below! 📣
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Chinese defense ministry urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan region
cgtn.com
