China ⁢Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Citing Threat to‍ Peace and Stability

China has urged the United States to immediately halt its arms sales to Taiwan, citing the move as a ⁤threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan ⁢Strait. The Chinese ‍Foreign ⁢Ministry made the statement after the US Department of Defense announced the approval of a $1.988 billion arms ⁣sale⁤ to Taipei, which includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar systems.

The ⁣sale ⁢of US ‌arms to Taiwan is seen as a violation of the‍ one-China principle and the three​ China-US Joint Communiqués, particularly the Communiqué⁣ of August 17, 1982. China views the move‌ as a serious infringement on its sovereignty and security interests, which could impact⁣ China-US relations and ​stability in the⁤ Taiwan Strait. Furthermore, the sale is perceived as sending the wrong message to⁤ Taiwan’s pro-independence separatist forces.

China has strongly condemned⁢ the arms⁢ sale and has taken firm steps in response. The Chinese government believes that Washington’s decision to use Taiwan to coerce China and support pro-independence ‍actions with arms is​ contrary to the commitments made by US leaders not to support the island’s independence. This move also undermines the efforts made by both⁢ sides to stabilize China-US relations.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that China will respond decisively and take all necessary measures to protect ⁤its national⁣ sovereignty, security, and territorial ‍integrity.

Source: Radio China International and TCC