Beijing reaffirmed its opposition to foreign military support for the Taiwan region this week after U.S. legislators proposed new measures to expedite arms sales. At a December 18 press conference, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian denounced the proposed 'PORCUPINE Act' as a dangerous escalation that violates the One-China principle.
'Any attempts to provide lethal weapons to Taiwan constitute blatant interference in China's internal affairs and undermine regional stability,' Zhu stated, emphasizing that the Chinese mainland will take 'resolute measures' to safeguard national sovereignty. The legislation, currently under review in the U.S. Congress, seeks to bypass standard approval processes for defense exports to the Taiwan region.
Analysts note the development comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions, with Taiwan authorities recently increasing military spending by 6.7% this year. While Washington maintains its approach aligns with the Taiwan Relations Act, Beijing insists such actions contravene the foundational agreements governing Sino-U.S. diplomatic relations established in 1979.
The Chinese government has urged all parties to adhere to the principle of peaceful development in cross-strait ties, warning that militarization could derail decades of economic integration efforts. Over 1,200 Taiwanese businesses reportedly expanded operations in the Chinese mainland during Q3 2025 alone.
