The United States has approved the sale of an arms package to Taiwan, a move that has outraged the government in China. Although Washington did not agree to provide the items that top Taipei's wish list, that has not mollified Beijing.
As always, the Chinese have complained that the decision constitutes interference in the domestic affairs of their nation and have warned that U.S.-China relations will suffer in turn.
If Beijing wants an end to the arms sale, it should quit giving Taipei reasons to want those weapons. The United States sells arms because Taiwan feels threatened.