This is gonna seriously increase the tensions, and quickly. I wonder how able or committed americans are currently to defend taiwan if it declares independence unilaterally. Afterall, US is somewhat stretched even navally because of the iran-related buildup on persian gulf.
Taiwanese president declares Taiwan must seek independence
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This is gonna seriously increase the tensions, and quickly. I wonder how able or committed americans are currently to defend taiwan if it declares independence unilaterally. Afterall, US is somewhat stretched even navally because of the iran-related buildup on persian gulf.
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Geez, some of you guys know so little about Taiwan. Chen is just appealing to his core vote. Former President Lee has been recently attacking the DPP for not "doing enough" on independence, because he's worried the TSU will disappear in the legislative elections. So Chen is trying to say "hey, we haven't forgotten about independence" to make sure the DPP keeps its supporters.
But that's it. He won't make a declaration of independence - he said "seek" independence, as in have an aspiration to obtain it. As to changing its name, that can't be done without a lot of constitutional red-tape (and isn't going to happen).
It's a shame that China can't think objectively and see that.
But that's it. He won't make a declaration of independence - he said "seek" independence, as in have an aspiration to obtain it. As to changing its name, that can't be done without a lot of constitutional red-tape (and isn't going to happen).
It's a shame that China can't think objectively and see that.
I really afraid for these two chinese lands crisis ,it will be a spark of war.
According to news via BBC & reauters,Mainland china announced for the new military budgets and US congress has already approved to sell multi millions worth hitech missiles to small china (Taiwan).
Moderaters...I think that these post and replies are really dangerous for our earth peace. For the business ' oil and gold price will be going up cause of the smell of wars...
I hope that PRC can manage this crisis by diplomatic talk between Taiwan ,US and PRC.
God bless us and stop wars......
IRAN problem
North Korea problem(now stopped
ff ff ff ff ff by the 6party talks)
Two China problem
Next??????????
According to news via BBC & reauters,Mainland china announced for the new military budgets and US congress has already approved to sell multi millions worth hitech missiles to small china (Taiwan).
Moderaters...I think that these post and replies are really dangerous for our earth peace. For the business ' oil and gold price will be going up cause of the smell of wars...
I hope that PRC can manage this crisis by diplomatic talk between Taiwan ,US and PRC.
God bless us and stop wars......
IRAN problem
North Korea problem(now stopped
ff ff ff ff ff by the 6party talks)Two China problem
Next??????????
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What has been going on recently won't cause a war. There is always the potential for future trouble, but I think things will be fine at least until next decade.
Well, it doesn't help that China refuses to talk to Taiwan's leadership just because they don't like them (Taipei certainly wants talks). Even the US bit on their pride to have talks with North Korea, and they were trying to hold the region to ransom with nuclear weapons.
At the very least China needs to talk to whoever wins the 2008 election and not impose caveats.
(By the way, shouldn't this be in the general members section?)
True, my bad. Moderators, would you move the thread?
Of course China know.Or maybe you think you are more intelligent than others a little bitter.:coffee:
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China won't talk to Chen because it sees him as lacking credibility internationally & locally. Chen will most likely use any talks to gain some political mileage for himself, not to really solve cross straits issues.
China sees time as on its side & is really in no hurry to alter the status quo. They might talk more if KMT wins the next election.
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