🚨 Tensions flare as China condemns the United States' latest plan to sell arms to Taiwan, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty and a dangerous move that undermines regional stability. A spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, Zhu Fenglian, declared Sunday that the country will 'never tolerate' external interference in what it considers an internal matter.
💬 'Arms sales to Taiwan are a direct threat to peace across the Taiwan Strait,' Zhu emphasized, urging the U.S. to 'stop fueling separatist forces' seeking independence. Her remarks echo China's longstanding 'one-China principle,' which views Taiwan as an inseparable part of the country.
🌐 The clash comes amid growing global scrutiny over cross-strait relations. Zhu cited the 1982 U.S.-China Joint Communique, which commits Washington to gradually reduce arms sales to Taiwan. Critics argue the new deal breaks this pledge, risking escalation in a region already simmering with geopolitical rivalries.
🔍 Why It Matters:
🇨🇳 China vows 'national reunification' as a core policy goal.
🇺🇸 U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have surged in recent years.
🌍 Global markets watch closely, fearing supply-chain disruptions.
Zhu warned: 'No external force can stop the historical trend toward unity.' But with Taiwan’s leadership insisting on closer ties with the West, this high-stakes game shows no signs of slowing down. 🚢⚡
