September 4, 2022 12:28 PM

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China warns of counter-measures as US approves 1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan

China has warned the United States of taking counter-measures after the Biden administration approved more than 1.1 billion dollars in arms sales to Taiwan. A Chinese embassy spokesman in the US,  Liu Pengyu called on Washington to immediately revoke the approval. He said China will firmly oppose the sales, which severely jeopardize China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Chinese Spokesman made these comments on Twitter after the Biden administration Friday notified Congress of the proposed sales.<br />''<br />''The military equipment package to Taiwan includes Sidewinder missiles, which can be used for air-to-air and surface-attack missions, Harpoon anti-ship missiles and support for Taiwan's surveillance radar programme.<br />''<br />''<br />

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