US $2bn Arms Sale to Taiwan Sparks China's Ire
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The Facts
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.
The Spin
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.
