China Urges US to Halt Arms Sales to Taiwan

Chinese officials have called for the United States to immediately halt arms sales to Taiwan, asserting that such actions violate the 'One China Principle' and exacerbate regional tensions. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized that U.S. military support sends dangerous signals to pro-independence forces in Taiwan, urging Washington to adhere to its commitments against endorsing 'Taiwan independence.' In response to the U.S. approval of a $228 million military sale to Taiwan, which includes aircraft spare parts, China announced sanctions against nine U.S. defense firms involved in supplying weapons to the island. The Chinese government maintains that Taiwan's independence poses significant threats to peace in the Taiwan Strait and warns of dire consequences if U.S. actions continue. Beijing's rhetoric reflects a long-standing opposition to foreign intervention, insisting that military buildup in Taiwan will lead to its leadership's downfall. As U.S.-China relations grow increasingly strained, these developments heighten the risk of conflict in the region.