The key to Sino-US relations lies in whether the United States can
properly handle the Taiwan issue, said Chinese Foreign Minister
Tang Jiaxuan at a press conference in Beijing Thursday.
Tang said that China's position on Taiwan issue is clear-cut and
consistent.
"In promoting the development of Sino-US relations," he said, "the
two sides should treat bilateral relations from a long-term and
strategic perspective, deepen mutual understanding and trust while
recognizing differences.
(Xinhua News Agency March 6, 2003)
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