China lodges protest over Trump call with Taiwan president

Beijing: The Chinese foreign ministry says Beijing has lodged "solemn representations" with the US over the call between President-elect Donald Trump and Taiwan's leader.

Geng Shuang, a ministry spokesman, said in a statement on Saturday that "It must be pointed out that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory. The government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing China."

Geng said, "This is a fact that is generally recognized by the international community."

The statement did not describe the details of China's complaint to the U.S., or say with whom it was lodged.

It said China urged the relevant side, implying Trump's incoming administration to handle Taiwan-related issues "cautiously and properly," to avoid "unnecessary interference" in the China-U.S. relationship.