The decision of the Beijing authorities was announced during a press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Announcing the decision, Lin Jian emphasized that “the responsibility for the current situation rests solely on the American side“.
China suspends talks with US, arms control in the background
– China suspended consultations with United States on arms control (…) The American side, ignoring the protests and repeated statements of China, continues to sell weapons Taiwanese. They take a number of actions that seriously violate China's fundamental interests and destroy bilateral political trust, he said.
Earlier, the government in Beijing announced the imposition of sanctions on six American military-industrial enterprises in connection with the supply of weapons to the island.
– China has decided to take countermeasures against the relevant companies and high-level management staff – explained the MFA spokesman, adding that all moves are in accordance with the law of the People's Republic of China.
Chinese state television reported that the sanctions were imposed on Anduril Industries, Maritime Tactical Systems, Pacific Rim Defense, AEVEX Aerospace, LKD Aerospace and Summit Technologies Inc.
China's Firm Statement on Taiwan: 'In Defense of Its Sovereignty'
The growing diplomatic tension in the Taiwan region was also mentioned by the spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, a few days ago. In his speech, the official stated that “other countries should not underestimate China's determination to defend its sovereignty“. He thus referred to the decision to support the authorities in Taipei by Washington.
– The US arms sale to Taiwan seriously violates the “one China” principle (…) blatant interference in China's internal affairs and seriously harms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of China, he said.
Lin Jian reminded that the issue of Taiwan's status is the first “red line” in Sino-American relationswhich cannot be exceeded.
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