China Demands End To U.S.-Taiwan Military 'Collusion'

China's top general said demanded the U.S. "avoid impacting China-U.S. ties and stability" in Taiwan — which Beijing claims as its own territory.

China has demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two countries whose relationship has grown increasingly fractious.

Gen. Li Zuocheng told Gen. Mark Milley on Thursday that China had “no room for compromise” on issues affecting its “core interests,” which include self-governing Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.

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