China opposes the planned visit to Japan by Tsai Ing-wen, chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition party in Taiwan, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said Tuesday

Reports said Tsai would visit Japan from Dec. 13 to 16.

"China has consistently and firmly opposed 'Taiwan independence' elements like Tsai Ing-wen visiting countries that have diplomatic relations with China," said Jiang in response to a question.