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China Threatens US Over US Weapons Sales to Taiwan

More than a month ago, the Chinese government imposed sanctions on six American military companies and their management for selling various weapons to Taiwan.

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As reported by NBN with reference to Ukrinform's material, the spokesman for the PRC Ministry of Defense Zhang Xiaogang said—the sale The United States of America's supply of any weapons to the “Taiwan region” violates the principles of the so-called “one China.”

According to Zhang Xiaogang, China opposes such actions, while expressing a “strong protest” to the United States. In addition, the representative of the Chinese Defense Ministry accused the Taiwan government of trying to escalate tensions, as well as creating threats to the security and well-being of “Taiwan compatriots.”

Zhang Xiaogang added that the “Taiwan issue” is the first “red line” in Sino-American relations that should not be crossed, and therefore it is better for Washington to fulfill its obligations without supporting Taiwan's independence, that is, simply “stop arming it.”

At the same time, the Chinese official emphasized that Beijing will continue to strengthen the military training of its army, aimed at preventing a “separatist plot for Taiwan independence.”

Earlier We wrote about Russia producing a new kamikaze drone from Chinese parts.

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