Taiwan separatists, US slammed for interaction

Experts: Security issues being used as pretext to gain support in coming vote

A spokesman for the Chinese mainland slammed the United States and Taiwan separatists on Wednesday for trying to undermine China's territorial integrity with their recent military interactions and pro-secession rhetoric.

Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a news conference on Wednesday that China resolutely opposes any official interaction or military dialogue between the US and Taiwan.