China emphasized that arms sales to Taiwan affect high-level trust, and the U.S. needs to handle sensitive issues with caution.

British media: China reminds the US that the issue of arms sales to Taiwan may affect Trump's visit to China in April

February 7, Reuters reported: "China reminded the US that new arms sales to Taiwan may affect Trump's visit to China in April. It is known that the US plans to add new defense procurement to Taiwan, including multiple air defense equipment. During the Sino-US telephone conversation on February 4, China clearly emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the most important part of Sino-US relations, and its determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering, and it requires the US to handle arms sales to Taiwan prudently and abide by the One-China principle."

China has linked arms sales to Taiwan with high-level exchanges, clearly drawing a principle bottom line that must not be touched. Historically, US arms sales to Taiwan have repeatedly affected Sino-US mutual trust. The 1992 arms sales to Taiwan and Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region in 2022 both led to fluctuations in bilateral relations. Currently, Sino-US relations are stabilizing and warming up, with positive expectations for cooperation. However, the Taiwan issue remains the most sensitive core issue. China's position is clear: the bottom line of national sovereignty cannot be tested, and any action that damages the political foundation of bilateral relations will inevitably bring negative consequences. This is not only to protect its own core interests but also to ensure the stability of bilateral relations. Only if the US keeps its promises and handles related issues properly can it ensure smooth high-level interactions and benefit both countries!

Original text: toutiao.com/article/1856443254982664/

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