Powell, Chinese official discuss Taiwan, North Korea, human rights
Noting that the relationship between the United States and China is both comprehensive and complex, Secretary of State Colin Powell says his meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing have touched on a wide range of issues, including arms sales to Taiwan, North Korea's nuclear weapons programs, economic issues, and human rights. (complete text)
But U.S. will sell weapons as necessary to support Taiwan's self-defense
The United States' "One China" policy has created conditions of stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Secretary of State Colin Powell said in an October 25 interview with Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV.
Powell, on a three-nation trip to Japan, China, and South Korea, forcefully affirmed the U.S. government's commitment to the policy, set forth in three joint communiqués signed by the governments of the United States and China between 1972 and 1982.
Bilateral relationship can transcend differences, become full partnership
A strong record of cooperation underpins the growing bilateral ties between the United States and China, according to the under secretary of state for economic, business and agricultural affairs. "More and more, our relationship is defined by what unites us -- our common interests and shared goals," Alan Larson tells students and faculty at Beijing University. He calls for immediate efforts to establish even more areas of cooperation, and urges both countries to act responsibly on resolving mutual problems, including their large bilateral trade imbalance. (complete text)
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