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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Almaty, December 31 (Xinhua) — The US decision to approve the largest-ever arms sale to the Chinese region of Taiwan goes far beyond business and represents an overtly political, provocative move that could seriously undermine stability in sensitive regions of the world, Serik Korzhumbayev, editor-in-chief of the Delovoy Kazakhstan newspaper, said in an opinion piece.
He pointed out that, from the perspective of international law, the issue of Taiwan's status has long been clearly settled. UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 recognized the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China, and Taiwan as an inalienable part of China. It is on this basis that the overwhelming majority of countries, including the United States, have built their diplomatic relations with China. In this context, arms sales to Taiwan directly contradict fundamental norms of international law and constitute direct interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state.
The scope of the supplied weapons, including multiple launch rocket systems, tactical ballistic missiles, heavy artillery, and attack drones, only heightens concerns, the article notes. "None of this has anything to do with symbolic or limited defense. These are weapons capable of radically altering the military balance and turning Taiwan into a vanguard element of geopolitical confrontation. Under such circumstances, claims of 'protecting stability' increasingly resemble political cover for openly provocative actions," stated S. Korzhumbayev.
According to him, Kazakhstan maintains a consistent and principled position on this issue. The country consistently supports the one-China principle and is guided by the need to respect the territorial integrity of states. This position reflects not only Astana's foreign policy but also the shared understanding that global stability is only possible with respect for sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
"Weapons don't solve political problems. They only make them more dangerous. And the sooner this is realized, the greater the chance of maintaining peace in the region and avoiding consequences for which the entire world would have to pay too high a price," the editor-in-chief concluded.
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