A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, stated that «China has always and resolutely opposed any agreement signed by countries with which it has diplomatic relations, and the Chinese region of Taiwan». He called on Washington to adhere to the «one-China principle».Beijing demands the incorporation of Taiwan, considering it part of its territory, and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under its control.On Friday, China confirmed that it «resolutely opposes» the trade agreement signed by Washington with Taiwan to reduce U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese products and increase Taiwan's investments in the United States.
