Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao's Comments on Chen Shui-bian's Stopover on the Island of Batam in Indonesia

2006/05/12

Q: Chen Shui-bian stopped over on the island of Batam in Indonesia. What's your comment?

A: China expresses serious concern on Chen Shui-bian's stopover in Indonesia. We have made solemn representation to Indonesia, requesting it to proceed from the overall interest of bilateral friendship and take earnest actions to live up to its commitment to the One-China principle. The Indonesian Government reiterated its commitment to the One-China principle, and expressed its deep regret over the Chen's over-time stay and activities not in accordance with refueling.