Regrettably,the United States has repeatedly contravened its solemn understandings with China made in the August 17 Communique and continued its sale of advanced arms and military equipment to Taiwan.

• 令人遗憾的是，美国一再违反自己在“八?一七公报”中对中国作出的庄严承诺，不断向台湾出售先进的武器和军事装备。