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China expressed its hope Friday that the European Parliament (EP), as an important body of the European Union (EU), will strictly adhere to the "one-China" principle and immediately cease its interference in China's internal affairs so that the overall Sino-European partnership can maintain a steady and sound development.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan made the remarks when asked to comment on the report of the "Communications Commission on Europe and Asia: a Strategic Framework for Enhanced Partnerships" which was passed on Sept. 5 by the EP with nine articles concerning Taiwan.
Kong said the EP report expressed support for Taiwan's entry into the World Health Organization and for the issuance of visas to several of Taiwan's political figures, including Chen Shui-bian, to enable them to visit Europe. These actions are clearly in violation of the "one-China" principle, which has been traditionally adhered to by the EU.
They were, in essence, a conniving form of support for "Taiwan independence" forces, said Kong, stressing that the Chinese side is extremely dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to such actions.
(Xinhua News Agency September 7, 2002)
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