China calls Taiwan a ‘red line’, criticises new U.S. military aid to island
The Hindu
China condemns U.S. military aid to Taiwan, vows to protect sovereignty, calling Taiwan a red line in relations.
China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday (December 22, 2024), saying the $571 million package seriously violates the “one China principle” and provisions of joint communiques between China and the U.S.
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China will take “all necessary measures” to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, calling Taiwan “a red line that must not be crossed” in China-U.S. relations, according to a statement released by the Ministry.
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