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国台办发言人朱凤莲表示，坚决反对美台开展任何形式的军事联系，并敦促美方恪守一个中国原则，停止向“台独”分裂势力发出错误信号。
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Why It Matters
The article reports on a Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office (国台办) press conference where spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to questions about US arms sales to Taiwan. Previous statements by US President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are referenced.
中新网6月3日电 6月3日，国台办举行例行新闻发布会。有记者问：美国总统特朗普曾表示，对台军售是美方手中一个重要谈判筹码，美国国务卿鲁比奥近日称，美国对台政策没有改变，目前140亿美元对台军售仍在审查中。请问对此有何评论？
国台办发言人朱凤莲表示，我们坚决反对美国与中国台湾地区开展任何形式的军事联系。“以武谋独”是绝路，改变不了“台独”必然败亡的结局，阻挡不了祖国必将统一的大势。敦促美方恪守一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报，慎重处理台湾问题，停止向“台独”分裂势力发出错误信号。(中新网“燕新台”工作室)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continued diplomatic tension between China and the US regarding Taiwan.
Very likely · Within months
Potential for increased Chinese military activity or rhetoric in response to US arms sales.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific actions will China take if the US proceeds with the arms sale?
- What is the exact status of the $14 billion arms sale review?
- What are the potential diplomatic or economic repercussions from China?
- How will Taiwan officially respond to China's statement?
