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Beijing “strongly” denounces American military aid to Taiwan
China said Sunday that the announcement of US military aid to Taiwan “seriously undermines China's sovereignty.”
AFP
Published today at 5:38 a.m. Updated 8 minutes ago
Taiwanese ships in the port of Keelung, October 14, 2024.
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Beijing said on Sunday that it “firmly” opposed new American aid of $571 million granted to the defense of Taiwan, an island subject to increased Chinese military pressure.
“This decision seriously undermines China's sovereignty and its security interests,” said the Chinese Foreign Ministry, affirming that it “firmly opposes” it.
The White House announced on Friday that it wanted to send military “articles and services” in order to “provide assistance to Taiwan” for 571 million dollars (510 million Swiss francs), one month before the departure of President Joe Biden.
Taipei's most important ally
This had already approved aid of 567 million dollars (506 million Swiss francs) in September.
On Friday, the State Department said it had approved the sale of $295 million (263 million Swiss francs) of military equipment to the island. Chinese diplomacy denounced a “violation of the principle of “one China””.
Washington has long been Taipei's most important ally and largest arms supplier, angering Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory.
A massive naval deployment near its waters
Beijing has intensified military and political pressure on Taipei in recent years, regularly sending warships and fighter planes around Taiwan.
Taipei said last week that China had carried out a massive naval deployment near its waters, citing “nearly 90” ships.
Over the past five decades, the United States has sold billions of dollars worth of military equipment and munitions to Taiwan, including F-16 fighter jets and warships.
The United States historically maintains a policy of “strategic ambiguity” regarding possible U.S. military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China.
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