US' arms sales plan for Taiwan condemned

Beijing urges Washington to honor its commitments, not cross the red line

China has voiced its "firm opposition and strong condemnation" after the United States administration announced its largest arms sale package planned for Taiwan, totaling $11.1 billion.

The arms sales plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones, and parts for other equipment, Reuters reported.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the US move assisting separatism with arms will only backfire, and its attempt to "contain China through Taiwan" will never succeed.