China condemns U.S. missile sale to Taiwan, vows response
Authorities in Beijing have issued a stern statement regarding the transaction planned by Washington and Taipei. The Americans have agreed to sell Taiwan a missile system worth $1.16 billion. In response, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the transaction "seriously violates China's sovereignty." On the day the agreement was announced, the Chinese army conducted a "combat readiness test" around Taiwan.
Taiwan's defence ministry announced that the American system "will enhance Taiwan's capabilities in surveillance, fire control, command and control, and intelligence data integration, which proved effective during the war in Ukraine."
These explanations upset the Chinese authorities, who see the strengthening of the defence of a state not recognized by Beijing as a threat to their interests. Chinese authorities announced they would take "all necessary measures to firmly defend sovereignty."
In a communiqué issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it stated that the transaction "seriously violates China's sovereignty," "significantly harms Sino-American relations," and "threatens peace" in the Taiwan Strait.
Anger in China after USA's decision. Beijing ordered a show of force
Taipei's Ministry of National Defense reported on Sunday that 19 military aircraft from the Chinese army were operating around Taiwan, including Su-30 fighters. Chinese navy ships' increased activity was also observed nearby. The Chinese army declared that it is conducting a "combat readiness test."
According to the terms of the agreement between the United States and Taiwan, the island will receive three advanced NASAMS missile systems, 123 medium-range missiles, and two radar systems.
Source: PAP
