The US President Joe Biden has approved 567 million dollars in defense aid to Taiwan, announces the White House. The US does not recognize Taiwan diplomatically, but functions as an important partner and arms supplier.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Lin Jian once again urges the US to stop arming Taiwan.
The US's insistence on supporting Taiwan's independence with arms will only backfire and lead to self-inflicted consequences, he says.
China views the self-governing democratic Taiwan as part of its own territory and has stated that the country does not rule out the use of force to take control of the island nation.
