Q: It's reported that Taipei office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) invited Taiwan's political figures including top officials from the so-called "Executive Yuan" and "Legislative Yuan" to attend a grand reception held on July 3 in Taipei to celebrate the US Independence Day. What's your comment?

A: Above actions by Taipei office ofAmerican Institute in Taiwan's did not conform to its status and function as a non-governmental organization and blatantly violated the principles of the three Sino-US Joint Communiques and the relevant commitments made by the United States. China hereby wishes to express its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the AIT's actions and has made solemn representations to the United States.

We urge the United States again to recognize the importance and sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, abide by its promises, correct its mistakes and stop upgrading relations with Taiwan, so as to avoid impairing Sino-US relations and the common interests of the two sides.