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China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

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China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

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China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

On Sunday, Taiwan's defense ministry said that Chinese aircraft and ships conducted combat patrols near the island after the US approved a $2B arms sale package last week to the East Asian country.

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The Pentagon said that the package includes the shipment of missile systems and radar systems, which have been battle-tested in Ukraine, to maintain "political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region."

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China strongly condemned the arms sale, stating it damaged China-US relations and violated the one-China principle and the three China-US Joint Communiques, especially the Aug. 17 Communique of 1982.

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Alleging that the latest arms package "endangers peace and stability" in the strait, Beijing vowed to take "resolute counter-measures" and all "necessary" steps to defend its "sovereignty, security and territorial integrity" in response to the arms sale.

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The arms sale comes amid increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan, with recent drills simulating the "sealing off of key ports" on the island.

While Washington doesn't have formal diplomatic ties with Taipei, the Taiwan Relations Act obliges it to assist the island in maintaining its self-defense capability.

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China strongly condemned the arms sale, viewing it as a threat to regional peace and a violation of its sovereignty and security interests.

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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.

China has vowed to take "resolute counter-measures" and "all necessary steps" to defend its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity in response to the arms sale.

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.

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The arms sale to Taiwan is crucial for maintaining regional stability and bolstering the island's self-defense capabilities in the face of China's threats. The US is merely fulfilling its legal obligation to support Taiwan's security.

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The latest arms package is a blatant violation of China's sovereignty and a dangerous move that undermines peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The US is meddling in China's internal affairs and encouraging separatist forces in Taiwan.

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