BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- A mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that an arms race between Taiwan and the mainland would only harm Taiwan compatriots.
"We resolutely oppose Taiwan engaging in military and official exchanges of any form with countries having diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China," said Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, at a press conference.
"It will lead nowhere if Taiwan's authorities attempt to guard their wrong political path with bluffs or so-called military strategies," Ma said, adding that it would only increase tension and confrontation between the two sides and hinder social and economic development on the island.
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