China has issued a stern condemnation of the United States’ recent approval of a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, labeling it a severe infringement on its sovereignty and a blatant interference in its internal affairs. The Chinese Ministry of National Defense expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the sale, which was confirmed by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Thursday. The sale includes non-standard spare and repair parts along with related equipment. Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the ministry, criticized the US for violating the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques. He emphasized that such actions undermine China’s security interests and send a wrong signal to Taiwan’s independence separatist forces. Zhang urged the US to cease arming Taiwan immediately to prevent further damage to China-US relations and military ties. He also warned Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party that relying on external forces for independence is futile and that China will take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.