Tensions between China, the United States (US) and Taiwan have risen as the US approved a significant arms sale to Taiwan, worth around $2 billion.
The package includes medium-range air defense missile systems and sophisticated radar equipment, a clear indication of US commitment to support Taiwan's defense.
China, however, was not satisfied with the move.
China's Foreign Ministry has issued a stern warning to respond through a diplomatic complaint to the US.
They see this arms deal as a threat to national sovereignty, potentially destabilizing peace across the Taiwan Strait.
China's increased military activity around Taiwan, including recent exercises, highlights its ambition to bring the island under its control, even by force if necessary.
The arms deal signals a US commitment to Taiwan, making the region a focal point in the wider US-China rivalry.
With neither side willing to back down, the Taiwan Strait remains a hot spot, potentially affecting regional stability.
