China strongly condemns the recent announcement of the United States government's approval of military aid worth approximately $567 million to the Taiwan region, a defense spokesman said on Wednesday.

The Chinese military said the exercises, which will simulate strikes on land and at sea, would serve as “a stern warning” to “Taiwan independence forces.”

The US recently earmarked one of its largest-ever defense packages for Taiwan. Although helping defend Taiwan enjoys bipartisan support, there are concerns over unexpected changes under a potential Tr