China 'firmly' opposes US arms sale to Taiwan

China on Friday condemned a $1.3 billion US arms sale to Taiwan and called on the United States to stop any weapons deal with the island, which Beijing considers a rebel province.Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a press briefing that Beijing has lodged a formal protest with Washington and urged the US government to "uphold its solemn commitment to the One-China principle"."Taiwan is an indispensable part of China's territory and we firmly oppose this arms sale to Taiwan," Lu said.