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Sunday, October 05, 2008

China Furious Over U.S.'s Plan To Sell $6.5 Billion Worth Advanced Weaponry To Taiwan

China has expressed concern on the decision by the U.S. government to sell Taiwan around $6.5 billion worth advanced weaponry, according to the state news agency.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said in a statement on Saturday that the move by Washington would jeopardize relation between the Sino-U.S. relations, Xinhua reported.

"It is only natural that this move would stir up strong indignation of the Chinese government and people," he was quoted saying by the news agency.

"We sternly warn the United States that there is only one China in the world, and that Taiwan is a part of China," Liu added.

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