Today (December 18, 2025), at a press conference in Beijing, spokesperson Zhu Fenglian from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council responded to a CGTN question on the "PORCUPINE Act" (Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act), a proposed US bill to make it faster and simpler to sell weapons to the Taiwan region.
Zhu Fenglian said China opposes any attempt to change cross-strait ties by arming the Taiwan region. She warned that such moves could harm regional peace and stability and would be met with a strong response from Beijing.
In a nutshell, the PORCUPINE Act aims to cut red tape for US arms sales to the Taiwan region, raising concerns in China about interference in internal affairs. 🤔
For tech-savvy young adults and early pros across South and Southeast Asia, this update is a reminder of how US-China relations can ripple through Asian security and diplomacy. Keep an eye on how this could reshape defense strategies and regional ties. 🌏
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China opposes U.S. seeking legal grounds to arm Taiwan region
cgtn.com
