On April 2, Yang wrote to members of the Senate, warning that they should not seek to sway the International Olympic Committee this summer when it weighs Beijing's bid to host the 2008 Olympics. May. China opposes visits to the United States by senior Taiwanese leaders and visits by senior American officials to Taiwan. His suggestion was reported in Taiwanese newspapers and prompted a stern response from the Chinese consulate in Houston. I sincerely hope that, for the sake of the healthy and steadily growing relations between China and the U.S., especially the relations between China and the city of Houston, you will refrain from promoting the transit from Houston by Mr. Chen. DeLay interpreted Zhang's letter as a threat to Houston.
China regards the self-governing island of Taiwan as part of China.
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