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.

  • ArxCyberwolf@lemmy.caEnglish
    62·
    10 months ago

    China’s being aggressive because Xi is throwing a tantrum over not getting what he wants. It’s nothing new, nor is it anything we haven’t heard before from him. I don’t know why this is considered news.

    • ComradeSharkfucker@lemmy.mlEnglish
      310·
      10 months ago

      Confidently said by someone who doesn’t understand the Chinese governmental system. It isn’t a dictatorship, not everything Xi says goes. Major decisions are discussed thoroughly by a large board before any action is taken. If Xi was making shitty childish decisions that the party saw as short sighted and foolish the party would act against him. He isn’t all powerful.