On February 19, the China Coast Guard carried out regular patrols and law enforcement missions in the waters of Kinmen, Xiamen, a move that attracted widespread attention from the international community. According to AIS system data, the China Coast Guard patrol ship clearly turned on its answering equipment and openly carried out tasks in the waters near Kinmen, which strongly responded to the statement of "restricted and prohibited waters". This law enforcement action not only put pressure on the Taiwan authorities, but also caused a reaction from the United States.
However, at the same time that the United States is calling for "restraint" from China, it suddenly announced another arms sale to Taiwan, and this double standard is incomprehensible. The U.S. arms sale, which involves a $75 million fighter jet data link system upgrade project, has further exacerbated cross-strait tensions. Taiwan has purchased a large number of fighter jets, including F-16V Brock 20 batch fighters, and will introduce 66 F-16V Brock 70 72 batch fighters in the future. The actions of the United States are clearly in support of Taiwan*** and an attempt to contain China's development through the "Taiwan card".
China has expressed its resolute opposition to this, pointing out that the US actions have seriously violated the "one-China principle" and the three joint communiqués on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, and have undermined China's sovereignty and security interests. Against the backdrop of China's rising power, it is clear that the United States is trying to maintain its hegemony by containing China.
The development of this series of events is worrying and has also triggered deep reflection in the international community. In the current complex and volatile world situation, all countries should adhere to the concept of peaceful development, resolve differences through dialogue and cooperation, and jointly build a harmonious and stable international environment.