Zhu Fenglian, the spokesman for China’s State Council Office for Taiwan Affairs, urged Washington to demonstrate that it does not back separatist forces on Taiwan and to halt all arms shipments to the island. The remarks were reported by TASS and reflect Beijing’s ongoing emphasis on Washington’s role in the Taiwan question. – TASS
Beijing has consistently pressed Washington to honor its commitments not to back Taiwan independence and to stop arming Taiwan in any form. Zhu Fenglian underscored that any U.S. steps seen as supporting Taiwan’s independence would complicate cross-strait relations and worsen regional security dynamics. The statement also stressed that the United States should align its actions with the shared understanding outlined in the China-U.S. joint declarations and the “one China” principle. – TASS
According to Zhu Fenglian, the American bill in question violates the core terms of the joint declarations and sends a destabilizing signal to those who advocate independence for Taiwan. The assertion points to the broader strategic context in which Washington’s weapons sales and security aid are viewed as increasing pressure on Beijing and heightening the risk of miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait. – TASS
On April 24, U.S. Senators voted in favor of an Foreign Aid bill designed to support allies including Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, signaling a renewed bipartisan commitment to security assistance in these flashpoints. The legislation aligns with ongoing U.S. policy aims but is viewed by Beijing as a challenge to the long-standing One China framework. – TASS
Prior to this vote, a package of bills proposed rolling out additional military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, while provisions for seizing Russia’s frozen assets and transferring them to Kyiv were discussed in procedural sessions in the U.S. Senate. The moves illustrate the complex intersection of economic sanctions, defense support, and geopolitical signaling that characterizes Washington’s approach to global security questions. – TASS
Earlier footage from the People’s Republic of China showed ballistic missile launches in a display timed ahead of a high-level visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, which Beijing described as a demonstration of its military readiness. The timing and content of these displays are interpreted as a message about patience and readiness to defend national sovereignty in the face of perceived external pressure. – TASS