Chinese state councilor Tang Jiaxuan on Monday called for the United States
to clearly oppose and firmly discourage "de jure Taiwan independence" and other
secessionist activities.
Tang made the remarks in a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. National
Committee on American Foreign Policy, headed by its president, George Schwab.
"A proper resolution of the Taiwan issue is the key to the stable development
of China-U.S. relations," Tang said. The U.S. side should "see clearly" the
danger and harm of "de jure Taiwan independence" attempted by Taiwan authorities
headed by Chen Shui-bian, he said.
Tang urged the U.S. side to clearly oppose and firmly discourage "de jure
Taiwan independence" and other secessionist activities in order to maintain
peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the Asian-Pacific region.
"China attaches importance to its relations with the United States," he said,
adding such relations were open to new opportunities for development.
Tang said President Hu Jintao would make a state visit to the United States
soon, which was of profound significance in promoting the sustained, healthy and
stable development of ties and boosting the bilateral constructive and
cooperative partnership.
"We are convinced that enhanced consultation and coordination increase
political mutual trust and mutual beneficially cooperation in the common
interests of both sides and also benefits world peace, stability and
prosperity," he said.