AMMAN, March 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Jordan and Palestinian officials expressed support for China's Anti-Secession Law aimed to prevent "Taiwan independence."

    Deputy Speaker of Jordan's House of Representatives Madoh al-Abbadi on Thursday told Chinese Ambassador Luo Xingwu that the National Assembly of Jordan supports China's Anti-Secession Law.

    The legislation will help promote peaceful reunification, maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity of China,al-Abbadi said.

    Jordanian Minister of Culture and government spokesperson Asma Khader told Luo on Wednesday that Jordan respects the one-China policy.

    The minister said the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole country.

    Khader said Jordan fully understands the Anti-Secession Law andsupports China's determination to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    Majdi al-Khaldi, undersecretary of Palestinian Foreign Affairs Ministry, said on Wednesday that Palestine opposes "Taiwan independence" in whatever forms.

    Al-Khaldi said Palestine fully supports the Chinese government's and people's efforts for national reunification and the maintenance of stability across the Taiwan Straits. Enditem