The Chinese central government said the "peace framework" and "pattern of negotiation" put forward by the Taiwan authorities are deceitful.

The spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, Zhang Mingqing, said Wednesday that Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian's separatist activities have triggered tension across the Taiwan Straits and seriously endangered peace and stability in the region.

The May 17 Statement issued by the central government stipulates if the Taiwan authorities acknowledge that there is only one China in the world and abandon "Taiwan Independence", relations across the Straits will enjoy a bright future.

But the Taiwan authorities obstinately push activities aimed at Taiwan Independence. Under such a premise, Chen Shui-bian's "peace framework" and "pattern of negotiation" are meaningless.

Moreover, Zhang Mingqing said although the US government has reiterated its adherence to one-China policy many times, the country has not obeyed arms

sales restrictions agreed upon in the three Sino-US Joint Communiqu��s.

The communiqu��s said arms sales should be confined to defensive purpose, not offensive.

The sskesman added if the US strictly abides by the communiqu��s, it should finally stop arms sales to Taiwan.