China firmly opposes any form of official contact and military links between the US and Taiwan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang told a press conference Thursday.

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The American Institute in Taiwan on Wednesday revealed that active US military personnel have been posted at its Taipei office since 2005, and those deployments will continue after it relocates to its new office in Neihu on May 6, Taiwan News reported.

“The US has made a clear commitment to maintaining non-official relations with Taiwan. China resolutely opposes any form of official exchange and military links between the US and Taiwan. We have repeatedly stated the solemn position to the US,” Geng responded when asked about the issue.

The one-China principle is the political basis for Sino-US relations. The US move to send military personnel to Taiwan under any pretext is violating the one-China principle and the three joint communiques, which will inevitably have a negative impact on Sino-US relations, Geng stressed.

“We urge the US to keep its promises, abide by the one-China principle and the three joint communiques, correct mispractices, and carefully handle Taiwan-related issues so as not to damage Sino-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits,” he added.

(Compiled by Huang Jingjing)