more-inThe Chinese foreign ministry on Monday asserted that the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team were clear about Beijing’s position on his telephone conversation with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday. "The world is very clear on China's solemn position. The U.S. side, including the president-elect's team, is very clear China's solemn position on this issue," said foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang during a regular press briefing on Monday. Mr. Lu said that Taiwan is the most sensitive issue between China and the United States. On Saturday, China had lodged its "stern representations" with the "relevant U.S. side” following the phone call.

Source: The Hindu December 05, 2016 10:25 UTC