The Chinese mainland has issued a sharp warning to the United States over its recent defense legislation that includes military aid to Taiwan and an invitation for the island to join a planned military exercise. Spokesperson Chen Binhua voiced strong objections on Wednesday, calling the Taiwan question a purely internal affair that “brooks no external interference.”
Under the new National Defense Authorization Act, passed by the U.S. Senate, Congress has allocated $1 billion in military assistance for Taiwan and proposed inviting Taiwan to participate in joint drills. According to Chen, this move sends “wrong signals” to separatist forces seeking “Taiwan independence.”
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, stressed that any military contact between the U.S. and Taiwan violates the Chinese mainland’s core interests. “We firmly oppose the inclusion of Taiwan-related content in relevant bills of the U.S. Congress,” he said, urging Washington to respect the one-China principle.
The mainland also highlighted the case of three U.S. firms recently placed on the Chinese mainland’s unreliable entity list. “In disregard of strong opposition from the Chinese mainland, these companies have engaged in military technology cooperation with Taiwan,” Chen noted, accusing them of undermining the Chinese mainland’s national sovereignty, security and development interests.
By flagging these concerns, the Chinese mainland is sending a clear message: foreign powers and companies must tread carefully when it comes to Taiwan. The standoff underscores growing tensions in U.S.-China relations and raises questions about the future of cross-strait ties and regional stability.
As both sides navigate this high-stakes diplomatic battle, global businesses and policymakers will be watching closely. The outcome could reshape defense cooperation, trade relationships and the delicate balance across the Taiwan Strait.
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