Archive · 19 Dec 2025
China Threatens Forceful Measures Over US Arms Sales to Taiwan
China is very upset because the United States is selling a lot of weapons to Taiwan.
China thinks Taiwan is part of its country and doesn't want Taiwan to have these weapons.
The United States says it is helping Taiwan defend itself.
China has said it will take strong actions to protect what it believes is its territory.
Taiwan, however, says only its people can decide its future.
China has also said it might use force to take control of Taiwan if necessary.
The weapons being sold include special rocket systems that have been used in other conflicts.
China threatens forceful measures in response to a $11.1 billion US arms sales package to Taiwan.
The arms package includes HIMARS rocket systems, which have been used in Ukraine.
China urges the US to cease arms sales to Taiwan and not support Taiwan independence.
Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims, asserting that only Taiwan's people can decide their future.
China has rebuffed talks with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, labeling him a separatist, and has not ruled out the use of force to take control of Taiwan.
- Who
- China, United States, Taiwan
- What
- China threatens forceful measures in response to US arms sales to Taiwan
- When
- December 19, 2023
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- China views the arms sales as support for Taiwan independence and a threat to its sovereignty
- Arms Sales Amount
- $11.1 billion
- US Commitment
- Provide Taiwan with means to defend itself
- China's Stance
- Opposes arms sales, views Taiwan as its territory
- Taiwan's Position
- Rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims
- China's Response
- Will step up military training and take forceful measures
- Weapons Included
- HIMARS rocket systems
- China's View on Taiwan President
- Considers Lai Ching-te a separatist
- China's Position on Force
- Has not ruled out the use of force to take control of Taiwan
