The US and China have held their first talks since 2021, days before a crucial election in Taiwan.

China has said it will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan, in its first military talks with the US since 2021.

It urged the US to “stop arming Taiwan” and take its concerns “seriously”.

This comes just days ahead of pivotal elections in Taiwan, which could push the island further towards - or away - from Beijing.

China claims Taiwan as part of its own territory, but the island sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland.

  • hottari@lemmy.mlEnglish
    719·
    10 months ago

    So much for capitalism bringing China and the US mutual relations closer.

    • aew360@lemm.eeEnglish
      235·
      10 months ago

      How about before Xi? What about the decades following 1971? It totally brought the two countries closer together and thinking otherwise is absurd