China Halts Nuclear Talks With US Over Taiwan Arms Sales After Reportedly Sanctioning Lockheed Martin Executives In June

2024-07-18 16,918

China has decided to suspend talks with the U.S. on arms control and nuclear proliferation. The decision comes in response to the U.S.’ continued arms sales to Taiwan, a move that China strongly opposes.

What Happened: China’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that it would be suspending talks with the U.S. on arms control and nuclear proliferation. This decision was made in protest against the U.S.’ ongoing arms sales to Taiwan, an island that China considers its territory, reported The Guardian.

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