China News Service, Beijing, September 17 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Regarding the U.S.'s insistence on arranging Deputy Secretary of State Clarke's visit to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded at a regular press conference on the 17th, saying that China firmly opposes this and has already asked The US has made solemn representations and will respond as necessary in accordance with the development of the situation.
A reporter asked a question. The US State Department announced that US Deputy Secretary of State Clarke will visit Taiwan on September 19 to participate in a commemorative event for the former leader of Taiwan, Lee Teng-hui.
What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin responded that China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. This position is consistent and clear.
The U.S. insisted on arranging Deputy Secretary of State Clarke’s visit to Taiwan, seriously violating the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-U.S. Joint Communiqués, contributing to the arrogance of the separatist forces of “Taiwan independence” and undermining Sino-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The United States made solemn representations.
Wang Wenbin said that we urge the United States to fully recognize the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiqués, immediately stop official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan and enhance substantive relations, and handle Taiwan-related issues cautiously.
"China will make necessary responses in accordance with the development of the situation." (End)