China Promises to Improve Vatican Ties ... BUT

The AP reports:

BEIJING -- China said it was eager to improve relations with the Vatican following a feud over the consecration of Chinese bishops without papal approval, but it demanded Tuesday that the Holy See break ties with rival Taiwan.

"The Chinese side is sincere in improving relations with the Vatican side and are willing to work together with the Vatican side," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao. "We also urge the Vatican to adopt the correct way in handling the question of Taiwan."

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Liu criticized the Holy See for not informing China that it was opposed to the appointments sooner. [More]

So it was just a failure to communicate? I somehow doubt that...