U.S. President George W. Bush reiterated on Sunday in St. Petersburg that the United States adheres to the one-China policy, warning on any unilateral action that might lead to "Taiwan independence."
Bush made the remarks when he met with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Sunday on the sidelines of the G8 St. Petersburg summit.
According to Chinese officials, during the meeting Bush reiterated that the U.S. side adheres to the one-China policy, and it is opposed to any unilateral action that might lead to "Taiwan independence."
Hu, on his part, stressed that the Chinese side appreciates the U.S. adherence to the one-China policy and opposition to any unilateral action that might lead to "Taiwan independence."
Hu said that he hoped that the U.S. side would be more explicit in opposing to and containing the separatist activities aimed at "Taiwan independence."