Mainland Chinese state media has accused the United States of putting Taiwan in greater danger and treating the island as 'cannon fodder', following remarks by top US representative Raymond Greene on cross-strait deterrence strategies South China Morning Post.
Why it matters: The escalating rhetoric highlights rising tensions over US defense cooperation and military advice provided to Taiwan China.
- CCTV claimed Washington and separatists are exploiting Taiwan rather than protecting it South China Morning Post.
- Greene stated Taiwan only needs to convince adversaries that landing ground forces across the strait is difficult China.