China\u2019s Ministry of National Defense has issued a fiery rebuke against the U.S. for approving a $385 million arms sale to the Taiwan region, calling the move a \u201cserious violation\u201d of diplomatic agreements. Defense spokesperson Wu Qian warned the deal undermines cross-strait peace and \u201cfeeds dangerous illusions of independence.\u201d
\u201cThe U.S. claims to promote stability, but its actions are like pouring gasoline on a smoldering fire,\u201d Wu stated during a press briefing Monday. He emphasized that Taiwan is the \u201cred line\u201d in China-U.S. relations, urging Washington to stop \u201carming Taiwan through backdoor deals.\u201d
The spokesperson also criticized Taiwan\u2019s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for \u201cbetraying residents\u2019 safety\u201d by seeking foreign military support. \u201cRelying on external forces will only lead to a dead end,\u201d he added, vowing intensified military readiness by the Chinese People\u2019s Liberation Army.
With tensions escalating, analysts worry this clash could further strain U.S.-China ties. As Wu put it: \u201cPeace isn\u2019t built on weapons sales.\u201d
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