China warns US over Taiwan arms and Asia-Pacific missiles

China on Friday renewed its criticism of US military support for Taiwan and Washington’s expanding defense presence in the Asia-Pacific region, accusing the United States of escalating security risks and destabilizing regional relations.

Beijing reacts to Taiwan arms reports

The latest response from Beijing followed remarks by acting US Navy Secretary James Kilby, who reportedly said the Pentagon had temporarily delayed a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan because of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and shifting military priorities in the Middle East.

The issue gained additional attention after US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te, a move expected to increase diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory.

Taiwanese officials, however, stated they had not received any formal notification regarding changes to the proposed arms deal.

China opposes missile deployments in Asia

Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun also criticized reports that the United States may deploy the Typhon mid-range missile system in Japan during upcoming joint military exercises.

Guo described the missile system as a “strategically offensive weapon” and argued that such deployments threaten the security interests of countries across the Asia-Pacific region. According to Beijing, the move could increase the risk of military confrontation and fuel a regional arms race involving major powers such as China, the United States and Japan.

Regional tensions remain high

Chinese officials said military deployments of this kind would damage regional peace and undermine stability in East Asia. Guo urged both Washington and Tokyo to reconsider what he called “erroneous moves” and listen to concerns raised by countries in the region.

The dispute comes amid broader geopolitical competition between China and the United States involving Taiwan, trade, military alliances and maritime security. Analysts say tensions in the Asia-Pacific are increasingly influencing global strategic calculations, including economic and security interests connected to Europe, the Middle East.