Chinese ambassador urges Japan to cease ties with Taiwan 'separatist forces'

Joint statement calls for resolution of cross-strait issues

Former president delivers key note speech at Halifax International Security Forum

Joint statement says regional peace 'indispensable' to global security

Taiwan foreign ministry pledges to ensure regional peace and prosperity

US Department of Defense says Taiwan Strait peace is global concern

Joint statement calls for peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues

Envoys also emphasized freedom of navigation and overflight of South China Sea

Defense officials say regional peace key to global stability

Both countries concerned over China's actions in South China Sea