China warns Taiwan's ruling party against US weapons procurement
China on Wednesday warned Taiwan's ruling party that its attempts to purchase weapons from the US are harming the interests of local people and undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:54 | 13 September 2023
- Modified Date: 11:10 | 13 September 2023
China cautioned Taiwan's ruling party, accusing them of pursuing "independence" by force through US weapon purchases, harming local interests and peace in the Taiwan Straits. Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for squandering Taiwan people's money on US arms, which undermines stability in the region.
This follows recent US funding for Taiwan, sparking tensions as China sees Taiwan as its province, not a sovereign nation, and maintains the "One China" policy.
Last week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning also strongly reacted to the reports and said: "There can only be one seat representing China at the UN."