Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Lin Jian said the measure supports the ‘provocative actions’ of Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, which promotes the independence of that island and defies the one-China principle.

This proves, once again, that the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the separatist activities of pro-independence forces and the support they receive from outside powers, led by the United States,’ he said.

Lin Jian reiterated that Taiwan’s path to independence is a ‘dead end’ and warned that Washington’s continued military support for the island will bring negative consequences.

“We urge the U.S. to strictly adhere to the one-China principle and joint communiques, stopping any form of arms supply to Taiwan,” the spokesman added.

He also stressed that regardless of the amount of weaponry provided, China’s determination to oppose the independence of that island region and defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unwavering.

The U.S. White House website announced the decision to provide military assistance to Taiwan worth approximately $5.67 million.

China recently reported new sanctions against nine other companies of the military-industrial complex of the northern country linked to the sale of armaments to the island.

The companies sanctioned by Beijing are Sierra Nevada Corporation, Stick Rudder Enterprises LLC, Cubic Corporation, S3 AeroDefense, TCOM Limited Partnership, TextOre, Planate Management Group, ACT1 Federal and Exovera.

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