🇨🇳 China has issued a fiery response to the U.S. approval of a major arms deal with the Taiwan region this week, calling it a “grave threat” to peace in the Taiwan Strait. The move comes amid heightened tensions as Beijing reaffirms its commitment to reunification.
🚨 Defense Ministry Draws Red Line
Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin declared Friday that the $300 million weapons package “severely undermines trust” between China and the U.S., comparing the deal to “pouring gasoline on a smoldering fire.” He accused Taiwan authorities of wasting public funds on “self-destructive” military posturing while jeopardizing residents’ safety.
🌉 Cross-Strait Stability at Risk
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun warned that arming Taiwan is like “handing matches to a toddler” – reckless and dangerous. “No amount of weapons will stop China’s reunification,” he stated, emphasizing that recent actions by Lai Ching-te’s administration have turned the region into a “powder keg.”
⚔️ PLA Ready to Act
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has intensified military drills near the Taiwan Strait this month, with Jiang vowing to “crush any independence attempts.” Analysts suggest the standoff could impact global tech supply chains, given Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance.
📅 As 2025 draws to a close, this clash sets the stage for a tense geopolitical showdown in the new year. Stay tuned to @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates. 🌍💥
