Foreign Minister Li
Zhaoxing and US Secretary of State Colin Powell had a telephone
conversation Monday morning, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Li reiterated China's position on the Taiwan issue, emphasizing
that a nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity are of
paramount importance. He urged the United States to demonstrate its
commitment to the one-China policy with concrete action.
Powell said the United States will continue to observe the
one-China policy and lend no support to any attempts by Taiwan to
seek independence.
Li also urged the United States to carry out a serious and
thorough investigation into the July 21 incident near Niagara Falls
at the US-Canadian border.
A Homeland Security officer at a Customs and Border Protection
station reportedly attacked Zhao Yan, a Chinese businesswoman from
Tianjin on her first US business trip.
Those responsible for the incident should receive legal
punishment, Li said.
Powell said that he would inquire into the matter.
Powell briefed Li on the US stance on the Sudan issue and said
he hoped the United Nations Security Council will take concerted
action in this regard.
Li said China is also very concerned with the Darfur conflict in
Sudan and hopes that the UN Security Council will listen to the
voices of Sudanese people, the African Union and the League of Arab
States to take steps toward an appropriate solution.
(Xinhua News Agency July 26, 2004)