An Fengshan, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, answers questions at a press conference, March 28, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING -- Any outside forces that attempt to play the Taiwan card will find their efforts futile, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said at a press conference Wednesday. It harms the interests of all Chinese, including Taiwan compatriots, and it is duping Taiwan compatriots, said An Fengshan, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, in response to recent visits to Taiwan made by US officials. An urged the United States to abide by the one-China policy and the principles of the three Sino-US Joint Communiques, and avoid any form of official contact with Taiwan. We sternly warn Taiwan authorities that relying on foreigners to build you up will only draw fire against yourself, An said. Asked about the possibility of using force against Taiwan, the spokesperson said that the mainland will make every effort in all sincerity to strive for peaceful reunification. However, we are staunchly determined to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will not allow any attempt to split the country, An said. tyvek wristbandsprintable wristbandscustom fidgetblack rubber bracelets24 hour bracelets24 hour wristbandsslap wristbands
Explosions and gunshots were heard at an entertainment resort in the Philippines capital Manila early on Friday and armed police were deployed to the scene, local media reported. Police and fire services could not immediately be reached for comment. Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, of plumes of smoke pouring out of a building. A source at one of the resorts told Reuters employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. He said police were now in full control of the situation. Reuters
