The State Department authorized the sale to Taipei of spare parts for F-16 fighter jets and radars valued at $385 million
China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of Washington following the latter’s recent approval of a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan. In a statement on Sunday, Beijing emphasized that such actions violate the one-China principle and undermine relations with the US.
The ministry’s spokesperson stated that such sales infringe on China’s sovereignty and security interests, send dangerous signals to separatist factions in Taiwan, and threaten peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. “China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to this, and has lodged solemn representations with the US side,” the spokesperson added.
On Friday, the State Department authorized an additional $385 million in military sales to Taiwan. This package includes spare parts and support for F-16 aircraft, active…
