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Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with US President George W. Bush during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G8 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) |
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, July 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S.
President George W. Bush reiterated on Sunday in St. Petersburg that the United
States adheres to the one-China policy, warning on any unilateral action that
might lead to "Taiwan independence."
Bush made the remarks when he met with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Sunday on the sidelines of the
G8 St. Petersburg summit.
According to Chinese officials, during the meeting
Bush reiterated that the U.S. side adheres to the one-China policy, and it is
opposed to any unilateral action that might lead to "Taiwan independence."
Hu, on his part, stressed that the Chinese side
appreciates the U.S. adherence to the one-China policy and opposition to any
unilateral action that might lead to "Taiwan independence."
Hu said that he hoped that the U.S. side would be
more explicit in opposing to and containing the separatist activities aimed at
"Taiwan independence." Enditem
