China claims a big win over Taiwan (Thanks to President Bush)

CNN.com International ^ | 12-16-03 | Willy Wo-Lap Lam

[tallhappy]

The Chinese leadership's interpretation of Bush's brief public statement, which will likely be disputed by Washington, has far-reaching significance for cross-Straits and for Sino-U.S. relations.

At least from Beijing's viewpoint, Bush's switch from "not supporting" to "opposing" Taiwan separatism -- as well as ancillary steps such as conducting plebiscites -- could be used to justify harsh steps, including military ones, the CCP leadership may take against the self-ruled island.

[taiwansemi]

It's obvious you have no clue about how Taiwanese perceive their economic future vis-a-vis mainland China.

[Cronos]

The Taiwanese want to make money and then want Uncle Sam to save them. Bloodsuckers. Maybe it's better if we let then fall to Communist China.