Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA response to spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense stating that US arms sale to Taiwan violates “one China principle”
November 18, 2025
In a comment published on November 17, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense said that the recent US approval of an approximately US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan seriously violated the so-called “one China principle.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns China for using its so-called “one China principle” in an attempt to distort the truth, engage in political manipulation, and thereby obstruct normal security cooperation between Taiwan and the United States.
MOFA once again expresses its gratitude to the United States for firmly honoring its security commitments to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances and for assisting Taiwan in maintaining sufficient self-defense capabilities.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent state and that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. This is the prevailing status quo across the Taiwan Strait and an objective fact recognized by the international community. China has no right to use its “one China principle” to disparage normal Taiwan-US cooperation or to interfere in other nations’ sovereign decisions concerning their interactions with Taiwan.
As has been noted around the world, China’s recent and frequent deployment of military aircraft and vessels within the region and its execution of provocative, large-scale military maneuvers have seriously undermined regional peace and stability. The international community is well aware that it is China that continues to challenge the regional status quo.
As a responsible regional actor, Taiwan remains committed to maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. It will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and work together with the United States and other countries with which it shares common interests to safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the region.