BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday expressed firm opposition over any official and military exchanges between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic ties with Chinese mainland.

    Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to some Latin American countries' purchase of Taiwan's jet fighters, including Chile and Mexico.

    "All the countries in the world, including those Latin American countries are quite clear about China's principled stance on the Taiwan issue," Qin said.

    "We hope those Latin American countries can properly handle relevant issues based on the one-China policy they acknowledged," Qin said.