Beijing condemns US-Taiwan arms sales

China strongly condemned the recent USD1.988 billion arms deal between the United States and Taiwan, stating that it seriously violates the one-China principle.

China also condemned the arms deal, warning that it severely undermines China's sovereignty and national security, jeopardizes China-US relations and destabilizes peace across the Taiwan Strait. It also cautioned that the sale sends a dangerously misleading signal to separatist forces advocating for Taiwan's independence.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson made the remarks after the US Defence Department announced on October 26 that the State Department has approved USD 1.988 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the "National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems" and radar systems.