Beijing wants the US to stop 'dangerous moves' that 'undermine peace and stability' in the Taiwan Strait.
China has warned the United States of “playing with fire” after Washington announced more military aid and sales to Taiwan.
A statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”.
China, which has increased political and military pressure on Taiwan in recent years, has repeatedly called on the US to stop arms and aid to Taiwan, which Beijing claims is part of its territory. they have
The US does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, but it is the self-governing island's strategic ally and largest arms supplier.
On Friday, the White House said the outgoing Biden administration had authorized up to $571.3 million in defense aid to Taiwan. While the White House statement did not provide details on the package, it came less than three months after the $567m aid was announced.
“This move seriously violates China's sovereignty and security interests,” China's Foreign Ministry said, adding that it “strongly opposes this action”. China has “entered strict representations with the US as soon as possible”, he said.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contrary to the serious commitments of its leaders” not to support “Taiwan independence”.
“We demand that the US immediately stop arming Taiwan and handle the Taiwan issue with the utmost caution,” Chinese office spokesman Zhu Fenglian said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
In October, the US approved $2bn in arms sales to Taiwan, including the first delivery of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system, drawing Criticism of China and war drills with his army around Taiwan.
Taiwan earlier this month demanded that China end its ongoing military activities in nearby waters, which it said have destroyed peace and stability and disrupted international shipping and trade.
US President Donald Trump has said he would not promise to defend Taiwan if China attacked it during his presidency. Trump has also said that Taiwan should pay the US for its defense against China, comparing the relationship to insurance.
