Mainland concerned about Japan-Taiwan fishery deal

BEIJING -?The Chinese mainland is seriously concerned about a fishery agreement that Japan and Taiwan are close to signing, a spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

Spokesman Hong Lei said at a regular press briefing that the Chinese mainland's policy on Taiwan's contact with foreign countries is consistent and clear.

The mainland?hopes Japan will honor its commitment on the Taiwan issue and handle the situation properly and prudently, he added.