Beijing calls on the US to stop 'dangerous activities' that are 'distancing peace and stability' in the Taiwan Strait.
China has warned the United States against “playing with fire” after Washington announced more military aid and trade in Taiwan.
A statement from China's Foreign Ministry on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous actions that disturb peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”.
China, which has increased its political and military influence over Taiwan in recent years, has repeatedly asked the US to stop sending arms and aid to Taiwan, which Beijing says is part of its territory.
The US does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, but it is the island's only self-governing nation and a major supplier of weapons.
On Friday, the White House said the outgoing Biden administration had approved up to $571.3m in defense assistance to Taiwan. Although the White House statement did not elaborate on the package, it came less than three months after the $567m aid was announced.
“This move is a serious violation of China's sovereignty and security,” China's Foreign Ministry said, adding that it “rejects this”. China “has given strong protests to the US recently,” it added.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office said that the US a goes against the commitment of its leaders not to support the “independence of Taiwan”.
“We want the US to stop arming Taiwan and handle the Taiwan issue very carefully,” said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesman for China's foreign affairs office, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
In October, the US approved $2bn in arms sales to Taiwan, including a first-time supply of advanced anti-aircraft missile defense equipment. China's opposition and military exercises performed by his soldiers around Taiwan.
Taiwan earlier this month demanded that China stop its military activities in nearby waters, which it said were disrupting peace and stability and interfering with international shipping and trade.
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will not commit to defending Taiwan if China attacks during his presidency. Trump also said that Taiwan should pay the US for protecting it from China, likening the relationship to insurance.