US urged to adhere to commitment on Taiwan
( 2003-12-03 01:24) (China Daily)
China hopes the United States will strictly observe its commitment on the Taiwan question and clearly oppose any activity made by Taiwan authorities aimed at splitting China.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao made those remarks at a news conference Tuesday, just days ahead of Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to the United States.
"At present, the extremist separatist on the island of Taiwan participating in Taiwan independence activities in the name of human rights and democracy are very deceiving and dangerous,'' the spokesman said.
Liu said the Taiwan question will be an important topic in meetings between Wen and top US officials during his December 7-10 visit.
"We have noticed the United States has promised many times that it would stick to the one-China policy, honour the three Sino-US joint communiques and oppose Taiwan independence. We hope the US side will observe that commitment,'' said Liu.
He made the comment when asked by China Daily about remarks made by US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher on Monday that the US opposes any Taiwanese referendum designed to change the island's status or move it towards independence.
"We hope the US side can properly handle the Taiwan question so as to safeguard the joint interests of the US and Chinese sides and safeguard peace and stability around the Taiwan Straits,'' said Liu.
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