๐จ๐ณ China has issued a firm warning to the United States over its latest $300 million arms sale to the Taiwan region, calling it a 'serious violation' of diplomatic agreements and a threat to regional peace. The Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang denounced the move Friday, stressing that Taiwan remains \"the core of China's core interests\" ๐.
๐ฅ Tensions are rising as Beijing accuses Washington of emboldening pro-independence forces through military deals. \"The U.S. is playing with fire,\" Zhang stated, referencing the three China-U.S. joint communiques that form the foundation of bilateral relations. The August 17 Communique specifically prohibits sustained arms sales to Taiwan.
๐ฃ With the Chinese Peopleโs Liberation Army intensifying military drills, the situation across the Taiwan Strait remains volatile. Zhang warned: \"Those who play with fire will perish by it\" โ ๏ธ, emphasizing Chinaโs readiness to defend its sovereignty.
๐ This clash comes as young professionals and investors watch cross-strait developments closely, with regional stability directly impacting Asian markets. Students and diaspora communities are particularly tuned into how these geopolitical moves might affect cultural and economic ties.
โ Beijingโs final message? The U.S. must immediately cancel the arms deal and stop treating Taiwan as a 'pawn' in global power games. Stay tuned as this story develops ๐ต๏ธโ๏ธ.
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