Taiwan buying more—and more advanced—F-16s from the US would not please China. Reuters/Pichi Chuang
Quartz: “Extremely dangerous”: China warns US on F-16 sales to Taiwan
The US hasn’t sold advanced fighter jets to Taiwan since 1992, primarily because it has been wary of antagonizing China. In the eyes of Beijing, of course, Taiwan—despite its democratic elections and self-governing status—is part of China.
Earlier this month, however, the Trump administration gave its tacit approval (paywall) to Taiwan’s request to purchase 60 F-16V fighter jets. A formal request would still need US congressional approval, but the news has already rattled Beijing.
Addressing the issue on Thursday (March 28), defense ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said that China “resolutely opposes” such sales to Taiwan and that any words or actions that undermine the one-China policy are “extremely dangerous.”
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WNU Editor: I guess he is making them nervous .... Trump’s Sale of F-16 Jets to Taiwan Is Making China Nervous (Bloomberg).
