Hey there! 🌟 Let’s talk about something happening between China, the United States, and Taiwan.
China is not happy 😠 because the United States is planning to sell some airplane parts and radars to Taiwan. These parts are for fighter jets called F-16s. The sale is worth about $385 million! 💰
China says that this decision goes against promises the U.S. has made before. They believe it sends a wrong message to people who want Taiwan to be independent. China feels that this might hurt the relationship between them and the U.S., and could cause problems across the Taiwan Strait 🌊 (that’s the sea area between China and Taiwan).
China is asking the U.S. to stop selling weapons to Taiwan. They also said they will take strong actions to protect their country’s safety and unity.
Meanwhile, China is warning Taiwan’s leaders that spending money on weapons won’t make Taiwan safer. They think trying to become independent with the help of the U.S. won’t work and might even lead to more danger.
China believes that Taiwan is a very important part of their country, and they are determined to protect it.
It’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in the world 🌍! If you have questions, feel free to ask your teachers or parents to learn more.
Reference(s):
China opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, lodges solemn protests
cgtn.com
