BEIJING, Jan. 31 -- Taiwan, Nansha Islands and adjacent waters are all inseparable parts of Chinese territory, a foreign ministry spokesman said here Thursday.

Liu Jianchao made the remarks at a regular press conference when asked to comment on Taiwan "leader" Chen Shui-bian's planned trip Saturday to Taiping Island, the largest among Nansha islands.

Liu reiterated that China possesses indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Islands and adjacent waters.

"We have confidence as well as capability to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity", Liu said, adding China remains committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.