China warns U.S. after new security strategy on Taiwan

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China warns the U.S. against “external interference” after Washington’s new National Security Strategy prioritises deterring conflict over Taiwan, drawing praise from Taipei as it boosts its own long-term defence spending.

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00:00China has warned the United States against external interference following the release

00:05of Washington's new national security strategy, which prioritizes military deterrence in the

00:11Indo-Pacific, including over Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said

00:17Beijing will defend its sovereignty and urge the U.S. to handle Taiwan with utmost prudence.

00:24He accused Washington of backing Taiwan independence forces and warned against any

00:30attempt to resist reunification by force. The comments follow the release of the U.S.

00:35national security strategy, which outlines a shift toward building stronger military

00:39deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. The document was released just days after China deployed a large

00:44number of naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters in its widest maritime operation so

00:50far. Beijing says it remains willing to work with Washington to stabilize ties, but only while

00:56protecting its sovereignty, security, and development interests. Taiwan, meanwhile, has welcomed the U.S.

01:02strategy. President Lai Ching-te expressed gratitude for Washington's focus on Taiwan's security.

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