Beijing blasts US Congress for Taiwan defense bill

Beijing resolutely opposes the United States House of Representatives for passing a bill on Tuesday to bolster Taiwan's defense capability, calling it "boorish interference" in China's domestic affairs.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the comment on Wednesday after the House voted to pass a nonbinding resolution reaffirming the US commitment to Taiwan.

It also backed the so-called Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019, which supports Taiwan increasing its defense spending. The legislation states that Washington should conduct "regular sales" of "defense articles" to Taiwan and back its participation in international organizations.