China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal
GuardianOCT 20 2024
China strongly condemned the arms sale, viewing it as a threat to regional peace and a violation of its sovereignty and security interests.
The arms package includes three National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (Nasams), valued at about $1.16 billion, and radar systems worth around $828 million.
Taiwan's defense ministry welcomed the sale, expressing confidence that the Nasams would enhance its ability to protect itself against Chinese military maneuvers.
The US arms sale to Taiwan is a blatant violation of China's sovereignty and a dangerous move that undermines peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. This action seriously damages China-US relations and contradicts the "One China" policy. The US is meddling in China's internal affairs and encouraging separatist forces in Taiwan.