China News Service, Beijing, July 14 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Regarding the recent U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 14th that China decided to take necessary measures to deal with this arms sales case. The main contractor, Lockheed Martin, imposed sanctions.
A reporter asked questions. According to reports, on July 9, the US Department of Defense’s National Defense Security Cooperation Agency issued a statement saying that the US State Department has approved the re-certification of the Patriot-3 missile for Taiwan, with a total value of US$620 million. The main contractor is Locke. Sid Martin. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian responded that China firmly opposes the US arms sales to Taiwan, and urges the US side to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques to stop arms sales and military links between the United States and Taiwan to avoid further damage to Sino-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. "In order to safeguard the national interest, China has decided to take necessary measures to impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin, the main contractor in this arms sales case." (End)