China resolutely opposes the United States' arms sales to Taiwan and any form of incorporating Taiwan into its planned theater missile defense system, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhu Bangzao said Tuesday.
China also firmly opposes alleged US' sales of the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile defense system and other missiles, said Zhu at a regular press briefing here, in response to a question about this issue.
"We have noticed relevant news reports, which cited US sources, about the possibility of US selling PAC-3 missiles to Taiwan," Zhu said, adding that China is "very concerned" over the reports.
He said that China had already lodged solemn representations to the US on many occasions and demands that the US fully recognize the danger of its sales of the above-mentioned weapons to Taiwan.
China also demands the US be earnest in responding to China's representations, and strictly observe the one-China policy, the three joint communiques, and relevant commitments made by the US, he said.
Zhu said that China demands the US not sell the PAC-3 and related missiles and all other arms equipment to Taiwan, so as to avoid serious consequences to Sino-US relations.
(Xinhua 02/13/2001)
