China has urged the United States to stop arming Taiwan and undermining the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. This statement was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
Lin's statement was in response to a report that the Trump administration has released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, including $870 million designated for military assistance to Taiwan.
"We are deeply concerned over relevant reports," Lin said. He added that China has all along opposed U.S. military assistance to China's Taiwan region, which has severely violated the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, undermined China's sovereignty and security interests, and sent a gravely wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
China will closely follow the situation and firmly defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, Lin concluded.
8 Comments
Noir Black
China's aggressive behavior is a threat to global peace and stability. We need to hold them accountable.
KittyKat
The US should not support separatist movements that could destabilize the region.
Loubianka
China is trying to rewrite history and deny Taiwan's right to exist. We need to stand up for Taiwan's democracy.
Eugene Alta
The US has a right to sell arms to Taiwan for their self-defense. China can't dictate their policy.
Habibi
The US is the real threat to peace in the region, not China.
Donatello
China's response is measured and appropriate. They are not interested in war.
Leonardo
China's one-China policy is the only way to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Raphael
China's threats against Taiwan are unacceptable. The international community must condemn their aggression.