Washington should "realize the seriousness and danger of the issue of Taiwan independence," Xu said. "Otherwise, Sino-US relations may go backwards."
A Chinese official in charge of Taiwan policy was quoted by state media last week as saying, "Taiwan independence means war" -- one of China's strongest statements in years on the issue.
Danger
Speaking to the Post, Wen said Washington must recognize the danger of Chen's "separatist agenda" and oppose any effort toward formal independence.
"I hope the leaders of the two countries fully communicate with each other," Xu said, and "do not let the Taiwan issue to be the gunpowder to the security of the entire region."
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