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The United States’ October 21 announcement of three arms sale deals with Taiwan， together worth over $1.8 billion， has stirred up strong sentiments in China. While expressing its objection to the deal， the Chinese Government announced sanctions against individuals， firms and entities involved in the arms sales， including Boeing. The announcement of these three deals was followed by the announcement of a fourth on October 27： sales to Taiwan of Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems worth approximately $2.4 billion. This frequency of arms sales to Taiwan is sure to push China-U.S. relations further on a downward spiral.
That Taiwan is part of China is a fact recognized by the international community， including the United States. For historical reasons， the reunification is yet to take place. The one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués constitute the foundation of China-U.S. diplomatic relations， and also of normal exchanges between the two countries. U.S. arms sales to Taiwan violate this principle， violate the three communiqués， and will also instigate secessionist activities carried out by “Taiwan independence”separatist forces. By selling arms to Taiwan， the U.S. is interfering in China’s internal affairs. The Chinese Government will not remain idle and do nothing. It will carry out actions to safeguard national sovereignty and dignity.
Why does the United States continue selling arms to Taiwan？ It cites the Taiwan Relations Act as an excuse， arguing that it is trying to fulfill its commitment to Taiwan’s security and to showcase the government’s prioritization of strengthening Taiwan’s defense capabilities.
However， its true intention： provocation intended to interfere in China’s internal affairs through Taiwan as a means to contain China’s continuing development. It is also likely that these acts were part of a strategy calculated to win votes for the Donald Trump presidency.
The United States sees China’s continued rise as becoming a strategic rival， and this has spurred its efforts to derail Chinese development in multiple areas. Under the Obama administration， the United States frequently sent naval vessels to the South China Sea in the name of free navigation. In 2016， we saw the farce of the so-called South China Sea Arbitration. After Trump took office， the United States triggered a trade war by increasing tariffs on Chinese commodities. The U.S. is also using state power to suppress Chinese tech companies， limiting the number of Chinese students allowed to attend U.S. universities， limiting the Chinese media’s press activities in the U.S.， and curbing cultural and people-to-people exchanges. It has also built up a clique of anti-China nations. Arms sales to Taiwan serve as part of this policy.
That Taiwan is part of China is a fact recognized by the international community， including the United States. For historical reasons， the reunification is yet to take place. The one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués constitute the foundation of China-U.S. diplomatic relations， and also of normal exchanges between the two countries. U.S. arms sales to Taiwan violate this principle， violate the three communiqués， and will also instigate secessionist activities carried out by “Taiwan independence”separatist forces. By selling arms to Taiwan， the U.S. is interfering in China’s internal affairs. The Chinese Government will not remain idle and do nothing. It will carry out actions to safeguard national sovereignty and dignity.
Why does the United States continue selling arms to Taiwan？ It cites the Taiwan Relations Act as an excuse， arguing that it is trying to fulfill its commitment to Taiwan’s security and to showcase the government’s prioritization of strengthening Taiwan’s defense capabilities.
However， its true intention： provocation intended to interfere in China’s internal affairs through Taiwan as a means to contain China’s continuing development. It is also likely that these acts were part of a strategy calculated to win votes for the Donald Trump presidency.
The United States sees China’s continued rise as becoming a strategic rival， and this has spurred its efforts to derail Chinese development in multiple areas. Under the Obama administration， the United States frequently sent naval vessels to the South China Sea in the name of free navigation. In 2016， we saw the farce of the so-called South China Sea Arbitration. After Trump took office， the United States triggered a trade war by increasing tariffs on Chinese commodities. The U.S. is also using state power to suppress Chinese tech companies， limiting the number of Chinese students allowed to attend U.S. universities， limiting the Chinese media’s press activities in the U.S.， and curbing cultural and people-to-people exchanges. It has also built up a clique of anti-China nations. Arms sales to Taiwan serve as part of this policy.