Hey there! 😊 Did you hear about the recent news between China and the U.S.?
China has asked the United States to stop selling weapons to the Taiwan region. The Taiwan question is very important to China. A spokesperson from China’s Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, said that this issue is the “first and foremost red line” that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations.
So, what’s going on? 🤔
Recently, there were reports that the U.S. plans to increase weapons sales to the Taiwan region. China is not happy about this. They firmly oppose these arms sales. Lin Jian urged the U.S. to follow the “one-China principle” and agreements made in the past between China and the U.S., especially something called the August 17 Communique.
What is the “one-China principle”? 🧐
The “one-China principle” means that there is only one China, and the Taiwan region is a part of China. China wants the U.S. to respect this principle and stop selling weapons to the Taiwan region. They believe that these actions could make things tense across the Taiwan Straits (the water between the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan).
China says it is determined to protect its national sovereignty (which means its authority over its own country) and territorial integrity (meaning the wholeness of its land). Lin Jian emphasized that China’s resolve in this matter remains unwavering.
Why is this important? 🌍
This situation affects international relations between China and the U.S., two very important countries. It’s important for countries to communicate and respect each other’s concerns to keep peace and stability in the world.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
