The Chinese government firmly opposes the so-called Taiwan
Relations Act of the United States, said Chinese Foreign Ministry
spokesman Kong Quan Tuesday.
Kong said the US government had repeatedly reiterated its
adherence to the one-China policy and commitment to the three
Sino-US joint communiqués since the two countries established
diplomatic ties. US President George W. Bush said the United States
opposed "Taiwan independence" and Taiwan's attempts to unilaterally
change the status quo.
Kong said China urged the US government to keep its promises,
and firmly continue its opposition to "Taiwan independence" and any
attempt by Taiwan to use a referendum to this end, so as to ensure
the healthy, stable and smooth development of Sino-US
relations.
(Xinhua News Agency January 21, 2004)