The US decision to sell a record $11.1 billion worth of arms to Taiwan has sparked outrage in China. In response to the move, China has banned 20 American defense companies and openly warned that the Taiwan issue is a “red line” for it, crossing which could have severe consequences.
Due to this decision of China, the tension between America and China has increased. The Trump administration has approved the largest-ever arms sales package to Taiwan, which China views as a direct threat to its sovereignty and national security.
China's strong reaction
China's foreign ministry has said that sanctions have been taken against 20 US military-related companies and 10 senior officials involved in supplying arms to Taiwan. The ministry has made it clear that the Taiwan issue is at the heart of China's vital interests and is the most important “red line” in Sino-US relations, which should not be crossed under any circumstances.
China has warned that if any country tries to provoke the Taiwan issue, it will face a strong response from China.
China's Appeal to America
Beijing has appealed to the US to adhere to the one-China principle. It also called for an end to “dangerous measures” to arm Taiwan, to halt measures that threaten peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and to stop sending false signals to pro-“Taiwan independence” forces.
China says it will continue to take strict measures to protect its sovereignty, national security and territorial integrity.
Actual effect of sanctions
According to analysts, these sanctions imposed by China are largely symbolic, as many American defense companies do not have direct business activity in China. However, the move is considered politically significant and reflects rising tensions between the two countries.
Details of the US-Taiwan arms deal
The US recently approved more than $11.1 billion worth of arms sales to Taiwan. The deal includes missiles, artillery systems, HIMARS launchers and drones. China says the deal is against its sovereignty and could increase instability in the Taiwan Strait.
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