Beijing will respond beyond simple statements to the United States’ military assistance to Taiwan, according to a Chinese newspaper fronting the Global Times perspective.
The publication notes that Taiwanese officials contend Washington has once more crossed a critical line by stepping into the Taiwan issue, signaling a shift in regional dynamics.
It warns that the growing range and intensity of intervention practices are creating a brewing storm with potential consequences for Taiwan that cannot be ignored, and that action could escalate if current trends persist.
The author argues that Washington intentionally provoked Beijing with its moves and violated the one-China principle, leaving Beijing with limited room to respond. The piece suggests that the use of force remains an option under consideration in light of these developments.
Earlier commentary from Li Haidong, a professor at the Chinese Foreign Affairs University, describedUS military aid to Taiwan as evidence of Washington’s aim to provoke a military clash with China. He maintains that Washington recognizes it cannot prevent the PRC’s rise and seeks strategic leverage through Taiwan policy. [Citation: Chinese Foreign Affairs University commentary]
In outlining the broader context, various Chinese commentators have reiterated that the United States’ military support to Taiwan signals a deliberate attempt to complicate cross-strait relations and pressure Beijing, even as regional stability hangs in the balance. [Citation: Global Times analysis]
The dialogue surrounding these exchanges reflects ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington over Taiwan, defense commitments, and how each side interprets international norms and strategic signaling in the Asia-Pacific region. [Citation: International policy analysis]