China's Ministry of National Defense responds to the US arms sales to Taiwan: one who plays fire will set himself
China News Agency, Beijing, November 4th (Reporter Li Chun) Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian pointed out in response to a reporter's question on the US arms sales to Taiwan on the 4th that people who play fire will set themselves on fire. Head to head."
A reporter asked: According to media reports, the US approved the sale of four MQ-9 UAVs to Taiwan on November 3, with a total value of approximately US$600 million.
Do you have any comments on this?
Wu Qian said that the US arms sales to Taiwan seriously violated the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiqués, severely jeopardized China’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, severely challenged China’s core interests, and severely undermined China-US military relations and the Taiwan Strait. Peace and stability, China expresses its firm opposition and strong condemnation.
Wu Qian said that the Taiwan issue involves China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as China's core interests, and no foreign interference is allowed.
To control China with Taiwan and resist reunification with force will ultimately be a dead end.
"We require the US to fully recognize the serious harm of US arms sales to Taiwan, immediately cancel any arms sales plans to Taiwan, stop arms sales to Taiwan and US-Taiwan military ties, and handle Taiwan-related issues prudently and properly, so as not to give the Chinese and US military relations. And peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait have caused incalculable and serious consequences."
"Playing with fire will burn oneself." Wu Qian pointed out, "The Chinese People's Liberation Army will never allow anyone or any force to split the sacred territory of the motherland. If anyone insists on going his own way, we will definitely attack it head-on." (End)