Tension between China and Taiwan has increased a lot these days.
Meanwhile, the US approved arms sales worth $2 billion to Taiwan, including the supply of advanced surface-to-air missile defense systems.
China has been enraged by this step of the US. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that this weapons package seriously violates China’s sovereignty and security interests.
This is also going to seriously damage the relations between China and America. Additionally, peace and stability in the strait may be endangered.
China has strongly condemned the new batch of US arms sales to Taiwan. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, ‘We strongly oppose this.
Displeasure has been expressed to America regarding this. We made it clear that Beijing will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
At the same time, Taiwan’s Presidential Office thanked Washington for approving the arms sale.
Taiwan, under the leadership of the island’s new President Lai Ching-te, is boosting its defense power as China increases its military capabilities against it.
‘Strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capability’
China has been claiming Taiwan. Beijing last week conducted military exercises involving Taiwan for the second time since Lai took office in May.
“Strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities is the foundation of maintaining regional stability,” presidential spokeswoman Karen Kuo said.
According to the US State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, the potential arms sale deal includes three advanced surface-to-air missile systems and related equipment.
Their value is up to 1.16 billion dollars. The deal also includes radar systems worth an estimated $8.28 million.
China’s military exercise against Taiwan
China recently conducted military exercises off the coast of southern Fujian province, adjacent to Taiwan, in which bullets and ammunition were used.
China has described it as a punitive exercise by Taiwan’s President for rejecting its claim of sovereignty.
China had recently conducted large-scale air and sea exercises against Taiwan. According to a notice issued by the Maritime Safety Administration, the exercise was conducted near Pingtan Island in Fujian province.
The notice warned ships to avoid approaching the area. However, it does not provide additional detailed information.
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