Chinese Military Says US Turning Taiwan Into a ‘Powder Keg’ With Arms Sales
The Chinese Defense Ministry on Wednesday said the US was turning Taiwan into a “powder keg” in a warning over the Biden administration approving new arms deals for Taiwan worth $440 million.
“China is firmly opposed to US arms sales to Taiwan and has lodged stern representations with the US,” said Col. Tan Kefei, spokesman for the Chinese Defense Ministry.
The new arms sales were approved by the State Department last week and are for $332.2 million in 30mm ammo and related equipment and $108 million for spare parts for a variety of military equipment.
