China urges U.S. to revoke Taiwan arms sales plan amid rising tensions
Chinese defence spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang demands the U.S. cancel its $300 million arms sales to Taiwan, emphasising the threat to regional stability.
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Chinese defence spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang demands the U.S. cancel its $300 million arms sales to Taiwan, emphasising the threat to regional stability.
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Kuomintang (KMT) faces challenges with China ties, balancing historical roots, and other internal factions amidst the presidential election in Taiwan.
Lai Ching-te's approach aligns with Taiwan's longstanding position of seeking peaceful and constructive relations with China. By emphasizing equality and dignity, he aims to establish a foundation for dialogue and cooperation that respects Taiwan's status as a separate entity.
Wang, a key advisor to China's President Xi Jinping, emphasized the need for increased effectiveness and discretion in influencing Taiwan's public opinion while minimizing the likelihood of external parties discovering evidence of interference.