President Hu Jintao
spoke with US President George W. Bush over the phone on Monday
evening, according to sources?from the Foreign
Ministry.?
Bush thanked Hu for his congratulatory message, saying he will
continue to promote bilateral cooperation during his second term.
Bush reiterated that the US government will not change its stance
on Taiwan.
Hu spoke highly of the progress in relations over the last few
years, saying they would advance in a healthy and stable manner so
long as both sides observe the principles enshrined in the three
Sino-US joint communiqués.
Hu said China appreciated the US’ commitment to a One China
policy and its opposition to forces lobbying for Taiwan
independence.
The two heads of state pledged to further promote ties and said
they were expecting to meet again during the upcoming 12th Economic
Leaders' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC),
sources said.
(Xinhua News Agency November 9, 2004)