If Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian dares to make major "Taiwan independence" moves, China will take resolute actions and firmly safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs, said Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan here on Monday.
Making the remarks when meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Cao said "We are closely watching the actions of the 'Taiwan independence' forces and their secession attempts. We will make utmost efforts to maintain the peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits."
He stressed the United States should fulfill its commitments substantially, cease official and military contacts with the Taiwan authority, stop selling weapons to Taiwan, and take concrete actions to maintain the peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.
Gates said the U.S. government would not change its adherence to the one-China policy.
During the talks, the two top defense officials also agreed to open a direct telephone line between the defense ministries of the two countries.
Gates, who arrived in Beijing on Sunday night, is on a three-day official visit to China at the invitation of Cao.
Source:Xinhua
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