China has been strict on allowing US arms sales to Taiwan. Acknowledging the violation of the One China Policy, China’s Foreign Ministry has clearly stated that it will take strong and firm countermeasures to safeguard its national sovereignty, security and anti-terrorism measures. It has asked America to immediately stop the supply of arms to Taiwan, otherwise strict measures will be taken. Recently the US Defense Department announced that the State Department has approved the sale of arms worth $385 million to Taiwan. After this the Chinese Foreign Ministry became angry.
Calling US arms sales to Taiwan a serious violation of international law, China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, “US arms sales to China’s Taiwan region are in violation of the one-China principle and especially the three China-US joint communiqués. Is consistent.” China and China’s Communiqué of 17 August 1982 is a serious violation of sovereignty and security interests.” It further said that the sale is a serious violation of international law, sends serious wrong signals to separatist forces and is detrimental to China-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The decision to sell arms to Taiwan is inconsistent with U.S. leaders’ commitment not to support Taiwan independence. China condemns and strongly opposes this and has lodged a serious protest with the US.
China asked America to stop giving arms to Taiwan. “We call on the US to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop promoting and supporting Taiwan independence forces seeking Taiwan independence,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. integrity.” The United States on Friday approved an arms sale worth US$385 million to Taiwan, continuing efforts to strengthen military ties with the island nation.
This step has increased concern in China. According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the sale includes spare parts for fighter aircraft and radar systems, with deliveries expected to begin in 2025, Al Jazeera reports. Taiwan is actively trying to enhance its military ties with the US amid increasing pressure from China, which has led to increased military activity around the island.