China defence ministry urges US to stop 'arming' Taiwan
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Soldiers march during the annual military drill in Taoyuan, Taiwan July 26, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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BEIJING - China's defence ministry on Friday urged the United States to stop "arming" Taiwan, after the US State Department approved a possible US$500 million sale to the island of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment.
"China urges the U.S. side to effectively fulfil its commitment not to support the independence of Taiwan, to immediately stop arming Taiwan, and to stop enhancing US-Taiwan military ties," ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said in a statement. REUTERS
