Taiwan has conducted regular defense drills, such as the annual Han Kuang Exercises, since 2001. Photo: Central News Agency
DW: China warns Donald Trump against Taiwan military ties
The Chinese government has urged the US to "correct its mistake" regarding President Donald Trump's recently approved "Taiwan Travel Act," which allows unrestricted two-way travel for officials from the US and Taiwan.
US President Donald Trump's "Taiwan Travel Act" continues to draw ire from Chinese authorities. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Saturday the bill "severely violates" the "one China" principle and sends "very wrong signals to the 'pro-independence' separatist forces in Taiwan."
"China is strongly opposed to [the bill]," Lu said in a statement.
"We urge the US side to correct its mistake, stop pursuing any official ties with Taiwan or improving its current relations with Taiwan in any substantive way," he added.
In a separate statement, Chinese defense ministry spokesman Wu Qian said the act "interferes in China's internal affairs."
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