China's defense ministry has fired a diplomatic warning shot 🌍 after the U.S. approved a $360 million weapons package for Taiwan, calling it a dangerous threat to regional stability. Pentagon plans to sell missiles and drones to the island have sparked fresh tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian didn't mince words at Friday's press briefing: 'America is turning Taiwan into a geopolitical powder keg 💣 by funneling weapons to separatist forces.' The remarks come as Beijing doubles down on military exercises to counter what it calls 'collusion' between U.S. arms dealers and Taiwan's leadership.
The proposed sale violates decades-old agreements between Washington and Beijing, including the 1982 August 17 Communique that limited U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Wu emphasized that China's People's Liberation Army will 'intensify combat readiness training' ⚔️ to defend national sovereignty.
Analysts say the friction highlights growing risks as Taiwan becomes a flashpoint in U.S.-China tech and defense rivalries. With 1.4 billion netizens watching closely 📱, this standoff could redefine power dynamics in Asia-Pacific security architecture.
