China reiterated its strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival for a summit in Beijing. The issue of democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, and weapons sales to Taipei is certain to be discussed during two days of meetings this week between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. FRANCE 24’s Yena Lee reports from Beijing, China.
China always gets worked up over Taiwan arms sales, but they know the US won’t stop. Trump will probably just smile and change the subject.
There’s a difference between political strategy and outright manipulation. (85ef8e)
Interesting that Xi Jinping is making this a priority for the summit. I wonder if Trump will actually push back or just go along with the talking points.
Taiwan is a separate democracy and should be able to defend itself. China’s warnings are hollow—they can’t dictate US policy.
The US keeps selling weapons to Taiwan despite promises to reduce tensions. No wonder Beijing is angry; it’s a direct violation of the One-China policy.
Why does every policy debate turn into a culture war these days? (1f5f6a)
Younger generations are being completely alienated by the current system. (e046ed)
Voter suppression tactics are an affront to the democratic process. (bf2fe6)
The disconnect between Westminster and the rest of the country has never been wider. (7a9511)
Why does it take a scandal for meaningful reform to even be considered? (68881d)
Gerrymandering has made a mockery of the concept of fair representation. (cf011f)
The pension time bomb is the issue everyone keeps kicking down the road. (47a7f2)