Mao Ning, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that this is a necessary measure to protect the country’s interests and in rejection of the White House’s insistence on maintaining discord on one of the most sensitive issues of bilateral ties.

He urged Washington to earnestly abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint statements, stop arms sales to Taiwan and sever military ties.

He also warned that Beijing will proceed with more countermeasures depending on how the situation evolves.

This was China’s response to the recent approval of military aid to Taipei aimed at strengthening its missile and radar system.

The package was backed by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a 17-5 vote, and contemplates the delivery of war matériel within four years worth 4.5 billion dollars, and the imposition of sanctions on China’s main financial institutions.

It also formally designates Taiwan as a “major ally not belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization” and must receive the approval of the Senate and the House of Representatives before its promulgation by President Joe Biden.

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