In Taiwan, graduates of the island's air force academy mark their graduation with a passing-out ceremony.(Photo courtesy from the BBC)China Warns of Consequences for US Weapons Sales to Taiwan
-- Voice Of America
-- Voice Of America
China has warned that a U.S. decision to sell weapons to Taiwan will harm Washington's relations with Beijing. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing.
China's Foreign Ministry condemned U.S. plans to sell a package of military weapons to Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own.
The Pentagon last week approved a multibillion-dollar sale of missiles, helicopters, and other military equipment to Taipei.
U.S. and Taiwan legislators have yet to approve the deal, but Chinese officials were quick to condemn it.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang says the move threatens China's security and will gravely undermine U.S.-China relations. He warns there will be consequences.
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