North Korea criticises US arms sales to Taiwan, warns of regional tensions
KCNA said Washington’s support for Taiwan is undermining peace as the first two of 66 new F-16V jets arrived last week.
- On Wednesday, North Korea criticized the United States over arms sales to Taiwan, accusing Washington of "escalating" tension in the Taiwan Strait through military support.
- Pyongyang defended Beijing's "One China" policy following the arrival of two new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets in Taiwan last week, escalating regional tensions.
- International affairs analyst Kim Myong-chol claimed U.S. munitions supplied to Taiwan over the past decade amounted to more than $39 billion, warning Washington to "think twice" about confrontation.
- Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged continued support for President Vladimir Putin in a birthday message, reaffirming their "strategic partnership" amid military cooperation.
- North Korea and China have grown closer in recent years, vowing to elevate their relationship to a "strategic partnership" during summits in Beijing and Pyongyang.
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North Korea has accused the United States of stoking tensions in the Taiwan Strait through arms sales and military support for Taiwan. At the same time, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to continue supporting Russia and its military efforts. The commentary on Taiwan was published by the state-run KCNA news agency, which quoted international analyst Kim Myung-chol. According to him, the US policy towards Taiwan undermines peace and stabi…
The DPRK expressed concern about Taiwan's military support from the US, and Kim Jong Eun promised to continue to support Russia and expand cooperation.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Yoon Bo-ram = As North Korea fully supports China's position in the U.S.-China conflict over the Taiwan issue, it [is] warning that U.S. Taiwan policy could exacerbate regional instability...
North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia
SEOUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) - North Korea criticised the United States over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA said on Wednesday. A KCNA commentary citing North K...
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