SCMP: Beijing tells US to cancel US$330 million Taiwan arms deal
Proposed sale of aircraft parts further inflames tensions between China and US
Beijing protested to Washington on Tuesday and demanded it cancel a planned US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan, warning that bilateral cooperation would be affected if it went ahead with the deal.
The proposal announced by US defence officials on Monday comes as relations between Beijing and Washington are already strained.
Taiwan said the deal would help boost the self-ruled island’s defences, but Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Beijing had lodged stern representations with the US about the plan.
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WNU Editor: I am also wondering if the U.S. is about to reverse its 'One China Policy'. But with the current U.S. - China trade war escalating, now is probably a good time to have that discussion and debate.
More News On China Demanding The U.S. Cancel Its US$330 Million Taiwan Arms Deal
China demands US cancel arms sale to Taiwan -- AP
U.S. approval of $330 million military sale to Taiwan draws China's ire -- Reuters
China warns against US fighter jet parts sale to Taiwan -- The Hill
Chinese anger grows as US agrees fresh arms sale to Taiwan -- CNBC
US irks China with proposed sale of military parts to Taiwan -- Straits Times
This looks like a point of future contention to say the least.
ReplyDeleteThe "Trade War" could escalate beyond purely fiscal measures. IF this does begin to happen, the situation could get dramatically more interesting.
I should try to write something up for my own benefit on what half measures could be used by both side in this proto-cold war.
Or what?
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