China urges US to halt arms sales to Taiwan, stop escalating tensions China’s ‘resolve to safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity remains steadfast,’ says Foreign Ministry ISTANBUL
China on Friday urged the US to halt arms supplies to Taipei and stop escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
The demand from Beijing comes amid unconfirmed reports that the US “plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taiwan island to a level exceeding the approximately $18.3 billion sold” during President Donald Trump’s first term, Chinese daily Global Times reported.
“Taiwan question lies at the heart of China’s core interests and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing.
Who is it that keeps screeching One China with regards to China’s neighbors? Oh yeah that was china. Their neighbors should arm themselves to the teeth. If China wants to reduce hostilities they should stop announcing and posturing their intent.
Fuck that. Taiwan is a free nation and we should honor our agreement with them!
