BEIJING: China on Monday reiterated its firm opposition to US arm sales to Taiwan, amid reports that Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a large shipment of advanced weaponry for the self-ruling island. “China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, this is consistent and clear-cut,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting reunification, by force if necessary. Taiwan unveiled a major defense report last week and confirmed publicly for the first time that it was capable of launching missiles at China. China has more than 1,500 missiles aimed at Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s defense ministry.

Source: Manila Times March 20, 2017 09:56 UTC