Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng gestures during a news conference in Beijing
Reuters: China 'firmly' opposes U.S.-Taiwan trade initiative
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -China "firmly" opposes a new trade initiative between Taiwan and the United States, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, a plan the government in Taipei says is a recognition of the key position the island plays in global supply chains.
The United States and Taiwan announced the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade on Wednesday, days after the Biden administration excluded the Chinese-claimed island from its Asia-focussed economic plan designed to counter Beijing's growing influence.
China has been angered by stepped up U.S. engagement with democratically governed Taiwan, regularly describing the issue as the most important and sensitive one in Sino-U.S. ties.
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Update: China demands US stop trade talks with Taiwan (AP)
WNU Editor: China is also demanding the U.S. cut its military ties with Taiwan .... China urges US to cut military ties with Taiwan after Pentagon chief remarks (ABS-CBN).
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