Foreign and Military Affairs
China opposes Japan visit by Taiwan opposition party chairperson
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-12-08 21:09
BEIJING: China opposes the planned visit to Japan by Tsai Ing-wen, chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition party in Taiwan, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said Tuesday.
Reports said Tsai would visit Japan from December 13 to 16.
"China has consistently and firmly opposed 'Taiwan independence' elements like Tsai Ing-wen visiting countries that have diplomatic relations with China," said Jiang in response to a question.
