[Salon] China suspends gun control consultations with the US -

https://harici.com.tr/cin-abd-ile-silah-kontrolu-istisarelerini-askiya-aldi/ China suspends gun control consultations with the US 17.07.2024 China has decided to suspend consultations with the US on control and prevention of weapons dissemination. According to the news of the Chinese The Paper portal, State Department Spokesperson Lin Jian held at a press conference, "China has decided to suspend a new round of consultation with the USA on the control and prevention of the spread of weapons. The responsibility for the current situation belongs entirely to the USA," he said. Lin added that this is because the US has long ignored its statements that China's arms sale to Taiwan is unacceptable. Lin, on the other hand, emphasized that Washington's actions seriously harmed Beijing's basic interests and undermined political mutual trust. In addition, China is willing to maintain contacts with the United States on gun control on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation, Lin pointed out that Washington should also respect Beijing's interests and create the necessary conditions for dialogue. Last week, China imposed sanctions on American arms companies and its executives over the supply of weapons to Taiwan. The sanctions targeted Anduril, Maritime Tactical Systems, Pacific Rim Defence, AEVEX Aerospace, LKD Aerospace and Summit Technology. The assets of the companies in question in China were frozen and their managers were prohibited from entering the country. In June, the US State Department approved nearly $60 million worth of missile sales to Taiwan. According to the ministry, this amount includes Switchblade 300 anti-personnel and anti-tank dam ammunition.