Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • About us
    • Write for us
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy Policy
  • RSS Feeds
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us
DefenceTalk
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
DefenceTalk
No Result
View All Result

China warns Trump of ‘crushing his own toes’ on Taiwan

by Agence France-Presse
December 15, 2016
in Defense Geopolitics News
2 min read
0
Trump seeks massive US military buildup, IS defeat plan
14
VIEWS

China offered its sternest rebuke yet to Donald Trump, saying anyone who challenges Beijing’s interests in Taiwan will “lift a rock only to crush his own toes”.

“If he tries to sabotage the One China policy or harm China’s core interests, ultimately he will lift a rock only to crush his own toes,” Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said Monday in Switzerland according to comments posted on the ministry’s web site.

China is closely monitoring developments, he said, issuing a warning against “any person or force in the world” looking to play tough with Beijing on Taiwan.

The comments come after Trump said he could jettison Washington’s decades-old “One China policy” — a diplomatic dodge allowing the US to simultaneously do business with Beijing and Taipei.

On Tuesday Chinese media sent another fusillade toward the “presumptuous and ill-guided” president-elect, slamming his approach to Taiwan as a recipe for disaster.

“Beijing should be prepared for the worst-case scenarios, particularly regarding Taiwan, as a presumptuous and ill-guided Trump looks set to usher in an era of turmoil,” the state-run China Daily said in an editorial accompanied by a cartoon of the billionaire politician sitting on a powder keg.

“Trump’s bloated and bloating ego may prevent him from seeing that is the likely outcome that lies ahead if he persists with this gamble.”

China regards self-ruling Taiwan as part of its own territory awaiting reunification under Beijing’s rule.

The nationalistic Global Times newspaper warned Trump in its editorial Tuesday that “pride goes before a fall”, and said he had lost the “strategic initiative” by revealing his strategy of “blackmailing” China.

“Especially in the Taiwan Strait, China is now confident enough to arm-wrestle with Trump,” it said.

Trump shocked the diplomatic establishment and angered Beijing by speaking directly with Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen after his election victory.

After fierce criticism of the move, he upped the ante, taking to Twitter to ask why he should not be allowed to speak to Tsai, then attacking Chinese foreign and economic policy.

On Sunday, he went a step further, saying he did not see why Washington must “be bound by a One China policy unless we make a deal with China having to do with other things, including trade.”

The remarks were a step too far for Beijing, which had initially seemed resigned to taking a wait-and-see approach to the president-elect.

Trump’s comments also earned a rare rebuke from the White House, with spokesman Josh Earnest warning the president-elect that Taiwan is not a “bargaining chip”.

Tags: Asiachinapolicytaiwantrumpwar
Previous Post

China boosts defenses on S.China Sea islets: US experts

Next Post

Putin calls for peace treaty with Japan ahead of visit

Related Posts

china third aircraft carrier PLAN

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

April 8, 2023

China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday and insisted the island remains "an inseparable...

Japan defence ministry seeks $50 billion budget

Japan changes rules to allow aid to foreign militaries

April 6, 2023

Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of "like-minded countries" under new rules announced Wednesday, as Tokyo builds a...

Next Post
Russia To Keep Kyrgyzstan Military Base, Forgive Debt

Putin calls for peace treaty with Japan ahead of visit

Latest Defense News

China made third-largest air incursion this year, says Taiwan

China would gain swift air superiority over Taiwan, US leaks show

April 19, 2023
china third aircraft carrier PLAN

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

April 8, 2023
Japan defence ministry seeks $50 billion budget

Japan changes rules to allow aid to foreign militaries

April 6, 2023
Trump order targets Chinese internet giants TikTok, WeChat

TikTok hit with UK fine, Australia government ban

April 6, 2023
Finland gears up for historic NATO decision

Long NATO delay spells trouble for Sweden and alliance: experts

April 6, 2023
Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

March 28, 2023

Defense Forum Discussions

  • Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0
  • US Navy News and updates
  • New Zealand Army
  • Australian Army Discussions and Updates
  • Indonesian Aero News
  • Russia and the West
  • USAF News and Discussion
  • The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
  • Turkey - Geopolitical & Geostrategic.
  • Indonesia: 'green water navy'
DefenceTalk

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com

Navigate Site

  • Defence Forum
  • Military Photos
  • RSS Feeds
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com