BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- No matter how many advanced weapons are sold to China's Taiwan region, they cannot hinder the historical trend that China will eventually and surely be reunified, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Friday.

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a query related to the latest arms sales approved by the United States to Taiwan.

"No one or any force should underestimate the strong will and ability of the Chinese government and people to safeguard our sovereignty and territorial integrity," said Guo. ■