China News Service, Beijing, May 21 (Li Jingze and Zhang Su) The United States recently sold weapons to Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian responded at a regular press conference on the 21st. He pointed out that China is firmly opposed to the US arms sales to Taiwan and has made solemn representations to the US.
It is reported that on May 20, the US State Department announced the approval of the sale of weapons to Taiwan. A reporter asked China's views on the matter at the meeting.
Zhao Lijian responded that China firmly opposes the US arms sales to Taiwan and has made solemn representations to the US.
"We urge the US to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques, and stop selling arms to Taiwan and US-Taiwan military ties to avoid further damage to Sino-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait." He said. (Finish)