China will exert its utmost efforts with its utmost sincerity to
resolve the Taiwan issue by peaceful means, but will never tolerate
the "independence of Taiwan," Chinese President Hu Jintao stressed
Friday.
President Hu made the remark when he held a telephone
conversation with US President George W. Bush.
China and the United States have maintained good relations, Hu
said, noting that his country is willing to continue to maintain
close contact and communication with the United States and respect
and handle their mutual concerns to further promote the
Sino-American constructive partnership.
Hu reaffirmed China's opposition to US sales of sophisticated
weapons to Taiwan, saying that the current situation across the
Taiwan Strait is very sensitive and complicated and that the two
sides should act resolutely against the "independence of Taiwan"
and any adventurous attempts by separatist organizations.
President Bush made a positive appraisal on the recent
development of China-US relations. He said a strong and prosperous
China is in the interest of the United States and China, and that
the United States desires to maintain good relations with
China.
Bush expressed his understanding of China's concern over the
Taiwan issue through the phone conversation and reiterated that the
US would implement the one-China policy, and observe the Three
Communiqués and position of not supporting the "independence of
Taiwan."
The US stance on the issue will never change, Bush promised.
The two leaders also had an exchange of views on international
issues of common concern.
(Xinhua News Agency July 31, 2004)