Russia has accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in Asia by strengthening military and political ties with Taiwan, actions it claims violate the "One China principle."
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00:00Russia has accused the United States of using Taiwan to stoke a crisis in Asia to serve
00:06its own interests.
00:08In a statement, Russia's deputy foreign minister said U.S. efforts to strengthen ties with
00:13Taiwan violate the one-China principle, in which Beijing says it is the sole government
00:19of China and Taiwan is part of China.
00:23The U.S. does not recognize Beijing's position.
00:26It remains Taiwan's key international ally and main arms supplier.