The US Senate passed an annual defense policy bill on Thursday, with a provision recommending yearly high-level military exchanges with Taiwan. China's Foreign Ministry has urged the United States to act with prudence.

"China firmly opposes any form of official contacts and military liaison between the US and Taiwan. We also oppose US arms sales to Taiwan. Our position is consistent and clear, and well-known by international community," said Lu Kang, spokesperson, Chinese Foreign Ministry.

"China once again urges the US to abide by the One-China policy, the principles of the three China-US joint communiques and its related commitments. China hopes the US will carefully handle the Taiwan issue and not turn back the clock. We also hope the overall China-US relationship will not be disturbed."