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Date:  Aug 01, 2020

TEHRAN (FNA)- A Chinese military spokesperson voiced firm opposition to the US sending military personnel to Taiwan region for exercises and exchange.

Such "deliberate and provocative" moves seriously violated basic norms of international relations and sent a wrong signal to separatist elements advocating "Taiwan independence", said Ren Guoqiang, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Xinhua reported.

In doing so, the US side has violated its political commitment to China, Ren stated in response to a question at a regular press conference, warning the step had a severe negative impact on bilateral relations and military-to-military ties between China and the United States, as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Ren noted that China has lodged solemn representations with the United States, urging Washington to immediately rectify its mistake, and halt official and military contacts of any form with Taiwan region.    [FULL  STORY]