Beijing says it will take "countermeasures" after the U.S. approved a US$2 billion arms sale to Taiwan that includes the NASAMS air defense system.
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00:00China has threatened countermeasures in response to the U.S. approving a $2 billion arms sale
00:05to Taiwan.
00:07The latest package is the largest under the Biden administration and includes the NASAM's
00:12anti-air defense system.
00:14China's foreign ministry issued a statement urging the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan, saying
00:19the sale undermines peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
00:22China claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to use force to bring it under
00:26its control.