CHINA seized the occasion of its National Day celebrations to warn foreign powers not to meddle in its internal affairs.
Premier Li Peng was hopeful of improved relationships but declared China would not tolerate ''interference'' from the likes of the United States.
''A stable relationship between China and the US is in the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries,'' he said.
''China hopes to see increased mutual trust and co-operation, reduced trouble and no confrontation between the two countries.
''So long as the US Government strictly abides by the principles set forth in the three joint communiques between the two countries, and works together with the Chinese side, development of normal Sino-US relations will be possible,'' he said.
But, he added: ''We are firmly opposed to all acts of interfering in China's internal affairs and violation of China's sovereignty, and will absolutely not accept them.'' Beijing has repeatedly accused the United States of meddling in internal affairs, particularly over human rights.
