Taiwan welcomes Chinese premier's statement on missile removal

[Nomenclature]

Taiwan welcomes Chinese premier's statement on missile removal - Monsters and Critics

Taipei - Taipei on Friday welcomed Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's remarks on removing the missiles aimed at the island, but said the people of Taiwan hoped for it to be as soon as possible.

Wen on Wednesday told reporters outside the UN General Assembly in New York that the missiles would 'eventually' be removed.

Premier Wu Den-yih told reporters that China's statement was 'a good thing and is a sign of kindness.'

Chen Yung-feng, head of the Taiwan Presidential Office's press office, said, 'Apparently, there has been some results in the peaceful development between the two sides.'

But Wu added that the missile removal, which Taiwan has repeatedly called for, should happen quickly.

'Taiwan people hope the missiles can be removed as soon as possible, because although removing the missiles is not the removal of all military threats, it would be the most concrete and most friendly gesture from China,' he said.

Cross-Strait relations have been tense since Taipei split from the mainland after a civil war in 1949. The relationship has thawed, however, since President Ma Ying-jeou took power in 2008 with an agenda of engagement towards China.

Speaking to reporters in New York Wednesday, Wen lauded the improvements in cross-Strait ties in the past two years, citing the opening of direct sea, air and postal links and the signing of a near-free trade pact.

'On this basis, the two sides can nurture political, economic and military mutual trust,' he said.

Nice gesture from Wen but the time for removal probably depends on Taiwanese domestic politics. Missile removal if realized will likely be a huge boost to KMT, so the CCP will want to use it wisely.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Taiwan welcomes Chinese premier's statement on missile removal - Monsters and Critics



Nice gesture from Wen but the time for removal probably depends on Taiwanese domestic politics. Missile removal if realized will likely be a huge boost to KMT, so the CCP will want to use it wisely.

I would like to thank Japan and our favorite diplomat, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, for making China-Taiwan rapproachment possible. I also sincerely hope that the missiles on both sides of the strait will find a common target should the situation arise.

 

[peaceful]

these missiles should be moved to the Chinese-Indian border to maintain peace there.

 

[Martian2]

these missiles should be moved to the Chinese-Indian border to maintain peace there.

The Indians do not pose a threat. Everybody knows that. Look at the Commonwealth Games. Do the Indians look organized to you? Is the Prithvi functional? (See Prithvi-II fails to take off during user trial - The Times of India) What else isn't functional in the Indian military?

In sharp contrast, the Japanese are a serious military. The missiles should be positioned and aimed at Japan. Japan is still throwing her weight around and acting like a colonial power in Asia.

If necessary, China should put Japan in her place. And Taiwan should also share the burden of fighting the evil and arrogant Japanese. The Americans will be shocked and angry when Taiwan aims her Air Force at Japan. However, it is the right thing to do. Remember Japan's **** of Nanjing.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/223038.stm

"Scarred by history: The **** of Nanjing
Last Updated: Monday, 11 April, 2005, 10:23 GMT 11:23 UK

Between December 1937 and March 1938 one of the worst massacres in modern times took place. Japanese troops captured the Chinese city of Nanjing and embarked on a campaign of murder, **** and looting.

Thousands of bodies were buried in ditches

Based on estimates made by historians and charity organisations in the city at the time, between 250,000 and 300,000 people were killed, many of them women and children.

The number of women raped was said by Westerners who were there to be 20,000, and there were widespread accounts of civilians being hacked to death.

Yet many Japanese officials and historians deny there was a massacre on such a scale.

They admit that deaths and rapes did occur, but say they were on a much smaller scale than reported. And in any case, they argue, these things happen in times of war."

 

[Anonymous_Clown]

The Indians do not pose a threat. Everybody knows that. Look at the Commonwealth Games. Do the Indians look organized to you? Is the Prithvi functional? (See Prithvi-II fails to take off during user trial - The Times of India) What else isn't functional in the Indian military?

In sharp contrast, the Japanese are a serious military. The missiles should be positioned and aimed at Japan. Japan is still throwing her weight around and acting like a colonial power in Asia.

If necessary, China should put Japan in her place. And Taiwan should also share the burden of fighting the evil and arrogant Japanese. The Americans will be shocked and angry when Taiwan aims her Air Force at Japan. However, it is the right thing to do. Remember Japan's **** of Nanjing.

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Scarred by history: The Rape of Nanjing

"Scarred by history: The **** of Nanjing
Last Updated: Monday, 11 April, 2005, 10:23 GMT 11:23 UK

Between December 1937 and March 1938 one of the worst massacres in modern times took place. Japanese troops captured the Chinese city of Nanjing and embarked on a campaign of murder, **** and looting.

Thousands of bodies were buried in ditches

Based on estimates made by historians and charity organisations in the city at the time, between 250,000 and 300,000 people were killed, many of them women and children.

The number of women raped was said by Westerners who were there to be 20,000, and there were widespread accounts of civilians being hacked to death.

Yet many Japanese officials and historians deny there was a massacre on such a scale.

They admit that deaths and rapes did occur, but say they were on a much smaller scale than reported. And in any case, they argue, these things happen in times of war."

Hmm.. I suppose India will have to put up with such comments for a while now, thanks to the Commonwealth games OC. Don't write India off so soon on this front though, they have done quite a stupendouns amount of work in 2-4 days, and you can check out the images of the games village on the Canadian team's facebook profile.

And for your information, 3 out of 4 Prithvi flights have succeeded. The Prithvi is certainly functional. Every country in the world, including your beloved China, and the superpower USA, has (and will continue to) encounter failures in such large and complex projects.

it suits us Indians fine if the Chinese underestimate the 'threat level' though.

 

[no_name]

Guys lets not drag this into the Chinese-indian mud again.

The ballistic missiles are based in fujian, which means that Diaoyu Island is within it's range too, and okinawa.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Guys lets not drag this into the Chinese-indian mud again.

The ballistic missiles are based in fujian, which means that Diaoyu Island is within it's range too, and okinawa.

I am aware that Taiwan has Hsiung Feng series of cruise missiles and a superb navy that is easily among the top 5 in Asia. Would you guys mind lending a hand if things get out of control?

 

[baconlover]

these missiles should be moved to the Chinese-Indian border to maintain peace there.

stupid comment.

also it's not like you bank account, no need to move around, there's enough of them

 

[no_name]

I am aware that Taiwan has Hsiung Feng series of cruise missiles and a superb navy that is easily among the top 5 in Asia. Would you guys mind lending a hand if things get out of control?

I think Taiwan navy is smaller and less new than S/Korean and Japanese navies. Alot of large ships are foreign. It is used more for defense. It's just well armed for its size.

 

[Nomenclature]

Two questions for our Taiwanese friends here.

First, what's the latest prediction for the coming mayoral elections? I've noticed many DPP mayoral candidates moved from earlier anti-ECFA stance to cautiously pro-ECFA and economic engagement with Mainland in general. Does this imply a softening stance toward Mainland from DPP?

Second, why Taiwanese left-wing parties are nowhere as influential as those in South Korea? I mean after the democratization in South Korea, the left had been a extremely powerful force and played a major role in reconciliation with the North. Where as in Taiwan you have KMT, which is a classical central-right party and DPP which is also on the right. So why so few lefties in Taiwan?

 

[no_name]

Don't live in china so can't say about first ques.

second ques. Well taiwan is pretty isolated from event happening in china in wwII and also it is under japanese rule for long time which i don't think foster a left leaning environment. Afterwards it's mainly kmt people who come to china not to mention that crackdown on leftst movements were strict.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

We should stop pointing missiles at our Han Chinese brothers.

The KMT and President Ma, they both seem very positive towards cross-strait relations, so hopefully one day we will be able to remove all those missiles.

 

[baconlover]

Two questions for our Taiwanese friends here.....

umm I think you're supposed to say "our Taiwanese brothers/kin....."

 

[siegecrossbow]

Don't live in china so can't say about first ques.

second ques. Well taiwan is pretty isolated from event happening in china in wwII and also it is under japanese rule for long time which i don't think foster a left leaning environment. Afterwards it's mainly kmt people who come to china not to mention that crackdown on leftst movements were strict.

Personal question time!

What are you on the political scale, roughly?

 

[baconlover]

...our Chinese brothers.

..................FTFY