CHINA: ANGER OVER USA DECISION TO SELL MISSILES TO TAIWAN

The transcript discusses the 817 Communiqué, highlighting that it does not permit the U.S. to sell defensive weapons to Taiwan. It critiques the U.S. for exceeding the Communiqué's limits in both performance and quantity of weapons sold. The U.S. justifications for these sales are deemed untenable. The transcript further argues that these sales support Taiwan's separatist elements, posing a barrier to peaceful unification between Taiwan and mainland China.

What does the 817 communiqué state regarding U.S. arms sales to Taiwan?

How do the weapons mentioned in the text compare to the limits set by the 817 communiqué?

What is the author's stance on the U.S. justification for arms sales to Taiwan?

In what way does the author suggest that U.S. arms sales affect Taiwan's political situation?

What impact do the author believe U.S. arms sales have on cross-strait relations?