Hey fam ✌️ Some major geopolitical vibes this Wednesday from Beijing. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made it clear that official interactions and military ties between the United States and the Taiwan region are a no-go.
Her statement came when asked about the U.S. welcoming a $40 billion military spending plan announced by the Taiwan authorities. Beijing firmly rejects any moves like this, saying pumping up ammo and hardware won’t change the status quo.
Mao Ning stressed that the Taiwan authorities can’t achieve independence through military expansion and they won’t succeed in resisting reunification. cross-strait ties remain a sensitive area, and this latest move puts more heat on the region.
We’ll keep an eye on how Washington and Taipei respond, but for now, Beijing’s message is loud and clear: talk or train, official or unofficial, China’s stance won’t budge.
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China opposes official U.S. contacts, military ties with Taiwan region
cgtn.com
