On October 9, the Ministry of National Defense released a statement from spokesperson Wu Qian regarding recent U.S. military aid to Taiwan.

Reporter: I’ve seen reports that the U.S. government has authorized around $567 million in military assistance to Taiwan, particularly focusing on training, anti-armor capabilities, and drone development. How does the Ministry respond to this?

Wu Qian stated that despite strong opposition from China, the U.S. remains intent on providing military aid to Taiwan. He underscored that this move seriously undermines the One China principle and the three joint communiqués between China and the U.S., jeopardizing China’s sovereignty and security interests, and disrupting the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. He expressed strong condemnation of this action and confirmed that a formal protest has been lodged with the U.S. government.

He further noted that in recent years, the U.S. has acted in bad faith, consistently facilitating military sales to Taiwan and sending dangerous signals to pro-independence factions, thereby heightening regional tensions and putting Taiwan in a precarious position. Wu emphasized that arming Taiwan only fuels independence sentiments, and such a move equates to a path towards conflict. He warned that the strategy of “using Taiwan to contain China” will inevitably backfire.

Wu Qian called on the U.S. to abandon its contradictory stance toward China, to clarify its position on the Taiwan issue, and to halt military support for Taiwan in order to prevent further deterioration of bilateral relations and military ties. He reaffirmed the commitment of the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its combat readiness and capabilities, resolutely countering activities advocating for Taiwan independence and external interference, while steadfastly defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity.