China has demanded the United States revoke a possible arms agreement with Taiwan in support of its Patriot missile systems—a deal Washington believes will improve the island’s security and help maintain political stability.
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan “seriously undermine China’s sovereignty and security interests; seriously harm China-U.S. relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told a regular press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
Beijing opposes and condemns the move, he said, before demanding the arms deal be “immediately revoked.”
“China will take legitimate and strong measures to resolutely defend its sovereignty and security interests,” Zhao said. “As for the specific measures, please wait and see.”
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