A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said Beijing would take "all necessary measures" and warned the U.S. that Taiwan is "a red line that must not be crossed," Reuters reported. The aid package totals $571 million.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement urged the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan and stop what it called “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” U.S. military sales and assistance aim to help Taiwan defend itself and deter China from launching an attack.

China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the "one China principle" and provisions of joint communiques between China and the U.S.

The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."

The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional

The Chinese Air Force has increased storage facilities such as new runways, fortified shelters, fuel and ammunition at all its airbases located opposite India on the Line of Actual Control.

Pakistan plans to acquire 40 J-35 stealth fighters from China, marking the first export of Beijing’s fifth-generation jets to a foreign ally. The J-35A will publicly debut after the PLAAF anniversary.

In a game-changing proposition, China is reportedly in talks with Pakistan for Islamabad to procure 40 advanced stealth fighter jets from Beijing, which is China's most advanced military aircraft.