BEIJING – China has issued a harsh warning to the US, denounced US plans for a massive surge in arms sales to Taiwan as the crossing of the “first red line” that could ignite fresh tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
According to a Reuters report, the US is preparing to accelerate arms sales to the island as part of an effort to block China.
Two unnamed US officials told news outlets that Kaiwan’s upcoming arms sales approvals could be above the level seen during Donald Trump’s first period, with one official saying that the notification could “easily exceed” the previous amount.
Data from Reuters shows that the first Trump administration approved about $18.3 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, while the Joe Biden administration approved about $8.4 billion.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jiang reiterated China’s stance at a press conference on Friday.
“The Taiwan issue is at the heart of China’s core interests, the first red line that cannot be intersected in relations between China and the US. China has stopped its guidance in 1982 by stopping the US principles to the Taiwan region of the United States and the three Chinese-US joint communes, particularly the August 17 commune that stopped selling commune factions on August 17, the Straits.
Ichiyo’s principles are the basis of China’s foreign policy regarding Taiwan. It states that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is China’s inviolable region, and that the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the only legal government representing all of China. This principle is widely recognized by the international community, including the United States.
Three Chinese and US joint communicatures
These are important diplomatic agreements between China and the United States, which outline the framework of bilateral relations, particularly on the Taiwan issue.
The 1972 Shanghai Communique, signed during President Richard Nixon’s visit, was a breakthrough in US-China relations. China emphasizes that Taiwan is a major obstacle to normalization, and repeats part 1 of China’s principles. The PRC is China’s only legitimate government, Taiwan is an inevitable part of China, and unity is a domestic issue. The US has admitted that all Chinese on either side of the channel agree that there is only one China, including Taiwan. He also supported a peaceful resolution led by the Chinese themselves, and promised to withdraw US troops from Taiwan. Both countries vowed not to seek regional hegemony.
The 1978 joint communicature, founded during President Jimmy Carter’s administration, normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and China. The US officially recognized the one island principle, acknowledged Taiwan as part of China, and affirmed the PRC as the sole legitimate government. We agreed to maintain only informal relationships with Taiwan (cultural and commercial). Both sides reaffirmed the principles of the Shanghai Communique in 1972. As part of this shift, the US has concluded its mutual defense treaty with Taiwan.
The 1982 joint communicature signed under President Ronald Reagan was intended to ease PRC concerns about U.S. arms sales under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). Both sides reaffirmed the principles of the 1972 and 1978 communica- tions. The US has pursued long-term arms sales to Taiwan, and has promised that quality and volume will be reduced at levels since 1979, and that peaceful solutions will not gradually cut sales.
Iran is sticking to one China’s policy
Iran is one of the countries that adhere to one China’s principles. At a meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing in April, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragci repeatedly said that Iran will develop ties with China, adhere to one generation principles and support China in support of China.
In the OP-ED published by the IRNA English News Desk on Wednesday, Iran’s Chinese ambassador Cong Peiwu praised Iran for his unwavering principled support of I-generation policies.
“As a comprehensive strategic partner, China and Iran have always been solidly supporting each other on the issue of core concern. Ichiyo’s principles are not only enshrined in the joint Chinese-Iranian communicature on the establishment of diplomatic relations, but have been repeatedly reaffirmed in joint statements and other documents. Ishin Principles and other fundamental norms of international relations oppose hegemonism and interference, contributing to the construction of a more equitable and rational international order,” he said.
Inviolable parts of Taiwan and China’s territory
Kong also examined the historical context of the Taiwanese question by highlighting three important milestones. He said that Taiwan has been an inviolable part of China’s territory since ancient times. The ambassador said on October 25, 1945 that China had resumed sovereignty over Taiwan from Japan, as required by the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Declaration. He pointed out that on October 1, 1949, the People’s Republic of China became the only legal government representing all of China, including Taiwan, and that there was no change in China’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. The ambassador emphasized that on October 25, 1971, UN Resolution 2758 recognized China as the only legitimate representative, confirming that there was only one China, including Taiwan.
He said, “The heart of Wancina’s principles is clear. There is only one China in the world. Taiwan is an inviolable part of China’s territory, and the PRC government is the only legal government representing China as a whole.
Kong said, “On this principle, 183 countries have established diplomatic relations with China, and most countries and international organizations have repeatedly expressed solid support for China’s justification for protecting the unity of the country and territorial integrity. It is unshakable.”
China construction, American bomb
For now, Washington’s failure to support one-China principles has sharply reassured the contrasting diplomatic approach of the two countries.
China will adhere to the doctrine of peaceful growth and defence-oriented military strategy, and deploy its troops solely to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and developmental interests while supporting international peace operations. With its involvement in UN peacekeeping operations and humanitarian aid, Beijing demonstrated its commitment to promoting stability around the world, just as China’s peacekeeping forces have played a key role in Africa’s post-conflict recovery.
In contrast, the United States is exploring its military advantage by leveraging its military as an instrument of geopolitical control. It maintains the world’s largest defense budget and extensive network of overseas bases, and is repeatedly involved in military interventions from South Korea and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, behind devastated societies, displaced people and long-term humanitarian disasters. These campaigns, often justified as peacekeeping efforts, have primarily helped to promote strategic control, secure economic benefits, and strengthen global hegemony rather than bringing sustainable peace.