We want to see both sides not take unilateral action that would prejudice an eventual outcome, a reunification that all parties are seeking.
On Chinese and Taiwanese relations, in interview with Phoenix Television of Hong Kong (27 October 2004), as quoted in "Warnings by Powell to Taiwan Provoke a Diplomatic Dispute" in The New York Times (28 October 2004).
Warnings by Powell to Taiwan Provoke a Diplomatic Dispute - NYTimes.com