China stressed its adherence to the one-China principle in dealing with Taiwan-related issues, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said on Tuesday.

Responding to a question concerning Taiwan's intention to become an observer of the World Health Assembly in 2009, Qin said whether dealing with the relationship across the Taiwan Strait or issues of Taiwan's attempts to participate in international organizations, China consistently adheres to the basic one-China principle.

"We hope Taiwan and the mainland can make concerted efforts and create conditions for properly solving Taiwan-related issues through negotiations," he said.

(Xinhua News Agency December 30, 2008)