Taiwan inviting ‘wolves’ through US defense industry forum: China
China has warned that the self-governing Taiwan island is inviting “wolves” into the homeland by hosting a US defense industry forum next week.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Tan Kefei told a news briefing on Thursday that China was "extremely concerned" to learn of the forum, which is scheduled to be held in Taipei. "The Democratic Progressive Party authorities' practice of bringing wolves into the home is repugnant and will only bring a deep disaster to Taiwanese compatriots," Tan stated, referring to Taiwan's ruling party.
He warned that the US military-industrial complex sought to export war for profit. "These 'military-industrial complexes' of the United States have always been keen to sell arms around the world, export wars and seek windfall profits."
Organizers say the Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum will be held on Wednesday. Steven Rudder, previously commander of the US Marine Corps Forces Pacific, is giving a keynote opening address at the event.
The United States is Taiwan's principal international supporter and arms supplier, despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations.
Beijing views Chinese Taipei as an inseparable part of China, repeatedly warning Washington against unwise provocations in this regard.
The United States does not recognize Taiwan as a country and officially supports the "One China" policy but regularly oversteps its own principles.
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