China's Ministry of National Defense issued a stern rebuke on November 17, 2025, over the United States' recent $330 million arms sale to the Taiwan region, calling it a severe violation of diplomatic agreements and a threat to regional stability. Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang emphasized that such actions undermine the one-China principle and cross-strait peace.
The deal, announced earlier this month, has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing as tensions persist in the Taiwan Strait. Zhang warned that the sale sends dangerous signals to pro-independence forces in Taiwan and constitutes blatant interference in China's internal affairs. 'We will take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty,' he stated during Monday's press briefing.
Analysts note this development comes amid heightened scrutiny of U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation, with cross-strait relations remaining a critical flashpoint in 2025. The Chinese defense ministry urged Washington to immediately cease arms transfers to avoid further damaging bilateral relations and jeopardizing security in the Asia-Pacific region.
