China strongly opposes trade talks between US and Taiwan

China strongly opposes trade talks between US and Taiwan

Taiwan and the US have said they will start trade talks under a new initiative.

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China strongly opposes trade talks between US and Taiwan (Photo: Reuters)China strongly opposes trade talks between US and Taiwan (Photo: Reuters)
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  • Aug 18, 2022,
  • Updated Aug 18, 2022 6:17 PM IST

China firmly opposes trade talks between the United States and Taiwan and says it will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.

Taiwan and the U.S. have said they will start trade talks under a new initiative.

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"One China" policy is a prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in economic cooperation with foreign countries, Shu Jueting, spokeswoman of the ministry, said at a regular press conference.

China firmly opposes trade talks between the United States and Taiwan and says it will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.

Taiwan and the U.S. have said they will start trade talks under a new initiative.

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"One China" policy is a prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in economic cooperation with foreign countries, Shu Jueting, spokeswoman of the ministry, said at a regular press conference.

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