How will China respond to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan by the end of 2025?
Economic sanctions on U.S. • 25%
Increased military presence near Taiwan • 25%
Diplomatic protests • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Official statements from the Chinese government or credible defense analysis reports
China Condemns 182-Page Pentagon Report, Labels US Global Security Threat Amid 600 Warheads Claim
Dec 23, 2024, 12:32 AM
China has strongly criticized a recent 182-page Pentagon report on its military and security developments, accusing the United States of misrepresenting its defense policies and exaggerating the so-called 'China threat.' Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang condemned the report, describing it as filled with false narratives and an attempt to justify U.S. military expansion. The report highlighted China's rapid nuclear arsenal growth, with over 600 warheads in 2024 and projections of 1,000 by 2030. Beijing defended its nuclear strategy as defensive, adhering to a no-first-use policy, and criticized the U.S. for its first-use nuclear stance and military interventions globally. The Chinese ministry labeled the U.S. as the 'biggest threat to global security,' citing its confrontational military strategies and actions, including arms sales to Taiwan and interference in China's domestic affairs. The Pentagon report also alleged corruption within the People's Liberation Army, raising concerns about its impact on China's military modernization. Beijing has called for the U.S. to adopt a more rational approach to bilateral relations and military engagement.
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Diplomatic protests • 25%
Military exercises • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Other • 25%
Impose economic sanctions on Taiwan • 25%
Issue a formal protest • 25%
Recall ambassador from U.S. • 25%
No significant diplomatic response • 25%
Requests more arms • 25%
Requests diplomatic mediation • 25%
Seeks alternative suppliers • 25%
Accepts current sales • 25%
Condemnation from China • 25%
Neutral stance from most countries • 25%
Support from US allies • 25%
Other • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military exercise • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Diplomatic protest • 25%
Diplomatic protests only • 25%
Other retaliatory measures • 25%
Military exercises near Taiwan • 25%
Cancelled • 25%
Delayed • 25%
Sales are canceled • 25%
Sales are delayed • 25%
Sales proceed without change • 25%
Proceed as planned • 25%
Reduced • 25%
Sales are reduced • 25%
US support • 25%
EU support • 25%
China condemnation • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Decrease support for Taiwan • 25%
Increase support for Taiwan • 25%
Maintain current policy • 25%
Shift to a neutral stance • 25%
Increased support for Taiwan • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
Other • 25%
Condemnation of U.S. actions • 25%
New diplomatic agreements • 25%
Status quo maintained • 25%
Increased military cooperation • 25%
Increased military tensions • 25%