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Hu: China to resolve Taiwan peacefully
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-07-31 10:20 China will exert its utmost efforts with its
utmost sincerity to resolve the Taiwan issue by peaceful means, but will never
tolerate "the independence of Taiwan," Chinese President Hu Jintao stressed in
Beijing Friday.
President Hu made the remark when he held a telephone conversation with US
President George W. Bush.
China and the United States have maintained good relations, Hu said, noting
that his country is willing to continue to maintain close contact and
communication with the United States and respect and handle their mutual
concerns to further promote the Sino-American constructive partnership.
Hu reaffirmed China's opposition to US sales of sophisticated weapons to
Taiwan, saying that the current situation across the Taiwan Strait is very
sensitive and complicated and that the two sides should act resolutely against
"the independence of Taiwan" and any adventurous attempts by separatist
organizations.
President Bush made a positive appraisal on the recent development of
China-US relations. He said a strong and prosperous China is in the interest of
the United States and China, and that the United States desires to maintain good
relations with China.
Bush expressed his understanding of China's concern over the Taiwan issue
through the phone conversation and reiterated that the U.S. would implement the
one-China policy, and observe the Three Communiques and position of not
supporting "the independence of Taiwan."
The US stance on the issue will never change, Bush promised.
The two leaders also had an exchange of views on international issues of
common concern.
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