China made strong statements this december about US actions regarding Taiwan thats causing more problems between both countries
The pentagon confirmed a new deal worth 385-million dollars to provide F-16 fighter-jet parts and radar equipment to Taiwan. This deal came just before Lai Ching-te started his trip to meet allies in pacific region
Chinaʼs foreign-affairs office quickly responded with a statement saying they will take counter-steps; they think this deal helps Taiwan independence ideas and hurts US-China ties. The timing of this deal (right before Laiʼs travel through Hawaii and Guam) made things more complicated
Beijing sees Taiwan as its territory and dislikes Lai Ching-te who they call a separatist. The foreign ministry also said they dont like any US-Taiwan meetings: US must follow one-China policy
- US must give Taiwan defense help by law
- Taiwan says its independent from China
- China sees Taiwan as most important US relations topic
The whole situation shows how US tries to keep balance between helping Taiwan and dealing with Chinaʼs concerns. Taiwan keeps getting military support even though Washington doesnt have normal diplomatic connection with Taipei