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China criticises America's decision on weapons for Taiwan

China says it strongly opposes the sale of sophisticated weapons to Taiwan and expressed concern over a new U-S arms package for the island.

A Chinese Foreign ministry spokeswoman says the weapons package, which has been made public by U-S officials, is a violation of bilateral agreements between China and the United States.

While turning down Taiwan's request for a high-tech Aegis radar system, the package includes four Kidd class destroyers, up to eight diesel submarines and 12 P-3C submarine-hunting patrol aircraft.

China says the U-S sales to Taiwan will seriously undermine China's sovereignty and give rise to tension across the Taiwan Straits.

US-China relations have been tense following a collision between a U-S spy plane and a Chinese jet which led to 11-days detention of the 24-member American crew.

24/04/01 22:01:42 | ABC Radio Australia News

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