Posted on 03/04/2007 11:21:03 AM PST by at bay
Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian, in an abrupt move on Sunday, declared that Taiwan must seek independence.
"On the 25th birthday of FAPA (the Formosan Association for Public Affairs), I want to put forward the 'four musts and one no' call. They are: Taiwan must seek independence, must rectify its name, must have a new constitution and must seek development," Chen said at the dinner party marking the 25th anniversary of founding of FAPA, a US- based pro-independence group formed by overseas Taiwanese.
The island of Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa and officially called the Republic of China, was site of the Chinese Nationalist government-in-exile at the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949.
In explaining the "four musts and one no," Chen said that Taiwan's seeking independence owed to the country's being a sovereign state, independent of the People's Republic of China, and that independence was common dream and goal of Taiwan's people.
He said the country should apply for membership of the United Nations under the name "Taiwan," frame a new constitution and develop its economy and democracy in keeping with being an independent nation.
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Japan would also side with Australia in such a battle, methinks...South Korea...not so sure.
The only hope of China, as any country, is her Christians and God.
Otherwise the tyranny, corruption, greed, etc. will wax worse and worse . . .
not that the USA would know anything about that . . . witness Shrillery et al
GRRRRRRRR
Doesn't have a microgram to do with cowardice.
Were you there during Tienanmen?
Are you planning to go back regardless of what the future holds?
How many times have you put your life on the line for The Gospel in such contexts?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
.... dig for material to attack me? because I made you look like a communist-loving fool?
Nice try.
Seems to me like your assessment skills are markedly better than that . . . 's
At that point, I don't think they expect a lot to be left of the Western world.
Yup.
Thx.
Thanks.
DOWN, boy! Down!
Heh heh, chihuahuas....
One prophetic source claimed that Japan would side with China in invading the USA and be given Hawaii as a reward. We shall see. Would be a pretty dramatic shift. Lots of hostility between Chinese and Japanese over WWII atrocities.
But, I suspect China could make Japan some offers they couldn't refuse. And, I suspect there are some Japanese Nationalists they could link with who'd like to take revenge against the USA.
Nice dodge of my questions.
One prophetic source claimed that Japan would side with China in invading the USA and be given Hawaii as a reward. We shall see.
from his chihuahua.
Yep, that's me, "I'll always be just a commie loving fool..." Sounds like a Sinatra song. Maybe you and me can work out more lyrics and hit the big time.
Seriously, I just figure it's better if you know something about the thing you're talking about. Now, if we're talking oysters with black bean sauce, you might just be the guy to go to!
Again, you got nuthin' so you have to try attacking me personally.
I have not put all my knowledge and experience on my FR page. For one thing, it would not fit.
Perhaps he should first convince the KMT nationalists to stop trying to join China and continue their treasonous policy or keeping Taiwan from spening money on its military.
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