China's defense ministry has unleashed sharp criticism over U.S. arms sales to the Taiwan region, calling the deals a “junk” waste of money and warning against independence moves. Defense spokesperson Wu Qian didn’t mince words Tuesday, accusing Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of squandering residents’ funds on outdated American weapons.
“The U.S. sells overpriced scrap while DPP officials line their pockets,” Wu stated, comparing the purchases to buying “sky-high priced antiques.” Media reports revealing fraud allegations in recent arms deals were dismissed as just “the tip of the iceberg.”
Wu doubled down on cross-strait tensions: “Relying on external forces for independence is like building a sandcastle against a tsunami.” He emphasized that such efforts “will only lead to self-destruction” and reiterated Beijing’s stance on safeguarding national sovereignty.
The fiery comments come amid rising geopolitical friction, with analysts noting increased global scrutiny of U.S.-Taiwan military ties. For young professionals tracking Asian security trends, this clash highlights high-stakes diplomacy – and why expensive hardware isn’t always smart soft power.
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“The U.S. sells overpriced scrap while DPP officials line their pockets,” Wu stated, comparing the purchases to buying “sky-high priced antiques.” Media reports revealing fraud allegations in recent arms deals were dismissed as just “the tip of the iceberg.”
Wu doubled down on cross-strait tensions: “Relying on external forces for independence is like building a sandcastle against a tsunami.” He emphasized that such efforts “will only lead to self-destruction” and reiterated Beijing’s stance on safeguarding national sovereignty.
The fiery comments come amid rising geopolitical friction, with analysts noting increased global scrutiny of U.S.-Taiwan military ties. For young professionals tracking Asian security trends, this clash highlights high-stakes diplomacy – and why expensive hardware isn’t always smart soft power.
