China-USA, very high tension over arms sales to Taiwan

Tensions with China flare after the US announces approval to supply Taiwan with $440 million in munitions and components. Beijing Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning expressed firm Chinese opposition to US arms sales to Taipe, in line with a "consistent and clear" position.

"The US should abide by the 'One China' policy, the principles and provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiqués, and stop selling arms and creating new tensions in the Taiwan Strait, endangering regional peace and stability ". She added the spokeswoman, commenting on the go-ahead announced yesterday by the Pentagon on the sale of munitions and the provision of logistical support to the rebel island.