China slams US approval of arms sale to Taiwan


BEIJING (China Daily/ANN): A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry slammed the United States over the State Department's approval of arms sale to Taiwan, saying that China will resolutely take legitimate and necessary counter-measures in light of the development of the situation.

In an online response on Thursday (Aug 5), the spokesperson said Beijing is firmly opposed to this and has lodged solemn representations with the US side.

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