Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says no to 'one country, two systems'

[Hamartia Antidote]

Here comes the challenge...

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/taiwan-tsai-ing-wen-country-systems-200520031500807.html

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the swearing-in ceremony in front of a portrait of former Taiwan President Sun Yat-sen [Taiwan Presidential Office Handout via EPA]

Taiwan wants dialogue with China but cannot accept its proposal for "one country, two systems", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, calling for both sides to find a way to coexist but drawing swift condemnation from China.

In a speech after being sworn in for her second and final term in office, Tsai said relations between Taiwan and China had reached a historical turning point.

"Both sides have a duty to find a way to coexist over the long term and prevent the intensification of antagonism and differences," she said.

Tsai and her Democratic Progressive Party won January's presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide, saying they would stand up to China, which claims Taiwan as its own and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve its objective.

"Here, I want to reiterate the words 'peace, parity, democracy, and dialogue'. We will not accept the Beijing authorities' use of 'one country, two systems' to downgrade Taiwan and undermine the cross-strait status quo. We stand fast by this principle," Tsai said.

China uses the "one country, two systems" policy, which is supposed to guarantee a high degree of autonomy, in the former British colony of Hong Kong, which was returned to Chinese rule in 1997. It has offered the same framework to Taiwan, but all major Taiwanese parties have rejected it.

Tsai says Taiwan is an independent state called the Republic of China, its official name, and does not want to be part of the People's Republic of China.

In response, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said China would stick to 'one country, two systems' and "not leave any space for Taiwan independence separatist activities". It added that reunification was an "historical inevitability".

The Global Times tabloid, meanwhile, quoted a Chinese spokesperson saying that Tsai's party "gangs up with foreign powers to hinder peace of Taiwan Straits and use (the) pandemic to attain separatist goals."

Taiwan was "severely damaging" the peace and stability of the region, it added.

Open to dialogue
China has stepped up its military drills near Taiwan since Tsai's re-election, flying fighter jets into the island's air space and sailing warships around Taiwan.

Tsai said Taiwan has made the greatest effort to maintain peace and stability in the narrow Taiwan Strait that separates the democratic island from China.

"We will continue these efforts, and we are willing to engage in dialogue with China and make more concrete contributions to regional security," she added, speaking in the garden of the former Japanese governor's house in Taipei, in front of a socially distanced audience of officials and diplomats.

Tsai said that Taiwan will continue its fight to participate in international organisations, and "bolster ties with the United States, Japan, Europe, and other like-minded countries".

The Trump administration has strongly backed Taiwan, even though the United States recognises only China's government, becoming another source of tension between Washington and Beijing.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent his congratulations to Tsai on Tuesday, praising her "courage and vision in leading Taiwan's vibrant democracy", in a rare high-level message from Washington direct to Taiwan's government.

Joe Biden, who is challenging Trump for the US presidency in November also posted a message on Twitter.

"Taiwan's thriving democracy and response to COVID-19 are an example to the world," he wrote. "America's support for Taiwan must remain strong, principled and bipartisan."

President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai (centre-left, rear) arrive for the inauguration in Taipei [Taiwan Presidential Office Handout via EPA]
China cut off a formal talks mechanism with Taiwan in 2016 after Tsai won her first term. China views Tsai as a separatist bent on formal independence for Taiwan.

 

[Viet]

This shows Xi Jingping’s arrogance, aggression policy leads to nowhere. He makes enemy everywhere probably he thinks of himself he is God.

I read he is even at war of words with Dänemark. Unbelievable. Who’s next?

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

We shall see when Chinese navy has 4 carriers by 2025.

 

[tower9]

Reunifying with Taiwan is the LEAST of China's problems right now. And of course Taiwan, which is basically nominally independent already for the last seven decades, won't ever accept a one country two systems policy and give up its sovereignty, that is ridiculous.

Honestly, China's only hope of regaining Taiwan is either through military force or evolving into a liberal democracy one day and reintegrating Taiwan socially and politically. The chances of the latter happening in our lifetime is nil, so military force is really the only option but pursuing that option will spell complete disaster for China's long term progress both politically and economically.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Reunifying with Taiwan is the LEAST of China's problems right now. And of course Taiwan, which is basically nominally independent already for the last seven decades, won't ever accept a one country two systems policy and give up its sovereignty, that is ridiculous.

Honestly, China's only hope of regaining Taiwan is either through military force or evolving into a liberal democracy one day and reintegrating Taiwan socially and politically. The chances of the latter happening in our lifetime is nil, so military force is really the only option but pursuing that option will spell complete disaster for China's long term progress both politically and economically.

I think they should figure out how to make Hong Kong happy first and if that works leverage it with Taiwan.

Why deal with two yellow umbrella headaches? Talk about being surrounded by hostility...yeesh.

 

[Zsari]

Here comes the challenge...

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/taiwan-tsai-ing-wen-country-systems-200520031500807.html

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the swearing-in ceremony in front of a portrait of former Taiwan President Sun Yat-sen [Taiwan Presidential Office Handout via EPA]

Taiwan wants dialogue with China but cannot accept its proposal for "one country, two systems", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, calling for both sides to find a way to coexist but drawing swift condemnation from China.

In a speech after being sworn in for her second and final term in office, Tsai said relations between Taiwan and China had reached a historical turning point.

"Both sides have a duty to find a way to coexist over the long term and prevent the intensification of antagonism and differences," she said.

Tsai and her Democratic Progressive Party won January's presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide, saying they would stand up to China, which claims Taiwan as its own and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve its objective.

"Here, I want to reiterate the words 'peace, parity, democracy, and dialogue'. We will not accept the Beijing authorities' use of 'one country, two systems' to downgrade Taiwan and undermine the cross-strait status quo. We stand fast by this principle," Tsai said.

China uses the "one country, two systems" policy, which is supposed to guarantee a high degree of autonomy, in the former British colony of Hong Kong, which was returned to Chinese rule in 1997. It has offered the same framework to Taiwan, but all major Taiwanese parties have rejected it.

Tsai says Taiwan is an independent state called the Republic of China, its official name, and does not want to be part of the People's Republic of China.

In response, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said China would stick to 'one country, two systems' and "not leave any space for Taiwan independence separatist activities". It added that reunification was an "historical inevitability".

The Global Times tabloid, meanwhile, quoted a Chinese spokesperson saying that Tsai's party "gangs up with foreign powers to hinder peace of Taiwan Straits and use (the) pandemic to attain separatist goals."

Taiwan was "severely damaging" the peace and stability of the region, it added.

Open to dialogue
China has stepped up its military drills near Taiwan since Tsai's re-election, flying fighter jets into the island's air space and sailing warships around Taiwan.

Tsai said Taiwan has made the greatest effort to maintain peace and stability in the narrow Taiwan Strait that separates the democratic island from China.

"We will continue these efforts, and we are willing to engage in dialogue with China and make more concrete contributions to regional security," she added, speaking in the garden of the former Japanese governor's house in Taipei, in front of a socially distanced audience of officials and diplomats.

Tsai said that Taiwan will continue its fight to participate in international organisations, and "bolster ties with the United States, Japan, Europe, and other like-minded countries".

The Trump administration has strongly backed Taiwan, even though the United States recognises only China's government, becoming another source of tension between Washington and Beijing.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent his congratulations to Tsai on Tuesday, praising her "courage and vision in leading Taiwan's vibrant democracy", in a rare high-level message from Washington direct to Taiwan's government.

Joe Biden, who is challenging Trump for the US presidency in November also posted a message on Twitter.

"Taiwan's thriving democracy and response to COVID-19 are an example to the world," he wrote. "America's support for Taiwan must remain strong, principled and bipartisan."

President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai (centre-left, rear) arrive for the inauguration in Taipei [Taiwan Presidential Office Handout via EPA]
China cut off a formal talks mechanism with Taiwan in 2016 after Tsai won her first term. China views Tsai as a separatist bent on formal independence for Taiwan.

Good. It should be one country one system in the first place.

I think they should figure out how to make Hong Kong happy first and if that works leverage it with Taiwan.

Why deal with two yellow umbrella headaches? Talk about being surrounded by hostility...yeesh.

Yes, they should learn from HK and dump the one country two system as without actual administrative power, it is an open invitation for hostile force to instigate conflicts there.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Yes, they should learn from HK and dump the one country two system as without actual administrative power, it is an open invitation for hostile force to instigate conflicts there.

This just shows how precarious the relationship the CCP has with its people is. No wonder you have to ban things.

 

[Zsari]

This just shows how precarious the relationship the CCP has with its people is. No wonder you have to ban things.

Its people are actually learning the true nature of the west and their so called democracy through the chaos in HK.

 

[Han Patriot]

I think they should figure out how to make Hong Kong happy first and if that works leverage it with Taiwan.

Why deal with two yellow umbrella headaches? Talk about being surrounded by hostility...yeesh.

Well at least we don't have armed MAGA protesters. I wonder what happens when Trump loses the election

 

[Zsari]

Latest NPC report by the Chinese premier have dropped the 92 consensus, the one country two system, and peaceful reunification during his speech on Taiwan. Looks like reunification by force is becoming the consensus in Beijing. Cheers.

 

[Suika]

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Keisuke Suzuki, on Thursday (May 21) pointed out Taiwan's importance to Japan's national security and said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) should not be allowed to "ravage" Taiwan on the global stage.

In an article published on Livedoor Blog Thursday evening, Suzuki congratulated Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and Vice President William Lai (賴清德) for their inauguration and praised the country for demonstrating the spirit of democracy. He stressed that Taiwan shares a meaningful relationship with Japan and Taiwan's safety will determine the future of its neighboring countries.

Suzuki mentioned that Taiwan has been excluded from major international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), due to sustained pressure from the CCP. He said Chinese bullying of Taiwan and its frequent incursions into Japan's territorial waters have put the global community at risk, especially during a time of pandemic.

Referring to the WHO leadership as China-centric, the Japanese senior official emphasized that the international health body's refusal to acknowledge Taiwan and its pandemic prevention efforts have resulted in more lives lost than there should have been. He added that the WHO has put the CCP's political interests ahead of global health, instead of sharing useful information provided by Taiwan.

Suzuki emphasized Japan's government will not tolerate China's peremptory threats to people living in free societies. He also promised to protect Japan's national interests at all costs, and that includes keeping Taiwan safe from the CCP's control, reported CNA.
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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3938592

 

[Globenim]

US puppet regime reiterates opinion that US bootlickers want to hear.

Whats the news?

 

[mike2000 is back]

Reunifying with Taiwan is the LEAST of China's problems right now. And of course Taiwan, which is basically nominally independent already for the last seven decades, won't ever accept a one country two systems policy and give up its sovereignty, that is ridiculous.

Honestly, China's only hope of regaining Taiwan is either through military force or evolving into a liberal democracy one day and reintegrating Taiwan socially and politically. The chances of the latter happening in our lifetime is nil, so military force is really the only option but pursuing that option will spell complete disaster for China's long term progress both politically and economically.

You make very good points. However , we shouldn't dismiss the later option completely. China can be a democracy one day as well. Nothing is permanent in this world. CCP will not rule forever as well. The only hing constant in life is CHANGE. If someone told CCP that they will rule China in the first place when they founded the party none of their founders would have believed it. So you cant never tell what will happen tomorrow. so you never know, who could have imagined that prior to 2011 that there will be something like ARAB spring that will topple Arab dictators who had been ruling for decades with their parties? nobody could have predicted that? not even the best political analyst out there.
So it's possible, maybe they could be a two party state solution? or more i don't know. Only time will tell what type of system/government the country will have after CCP absolute hold on power comes to an end. So maybe unification will be done naturally when there is a change of system, by then Taiwan wont have any more excuse or reason to shun unification. Since KMT was against unification in the first place because they lost power and to rule ONLY taiwan. lol If they were allowed to rule China they will have been the ones to unify Taiwan by force long ago. lol KMT was as autocratic and dictatorial as CCP. In fact KMT was even worse to be honest. This can be seen by the fact that they were the ones who came up with the nine dash line for China, they never accepted Russia's carving out Mongolia from China, they still claim Mongolia to this day as part of China. lol In fact if not for the fact that KMT was busy fighting CCP for power after and during WWII then i think they would have been an even bigger problem for Asia than CCP rule China to be honest. For one they wouldn't have been as accommodating to their neighbours as the CCP. Vietnam would have had it FAR FAR worse under them. No way Vietnam would have even had the little islands they have today in spratlys , neither the disputed borders they had with China prior to the 1990s. same with other country's China had border issues with.

We in the west often tend to romanticise KMT rule Taiwan , but they were as ruthless if not more than the CCP. They only gave up their one party autocratic dictatorial rule over Taiwan in the 1990s since they had no choice given the sweeping democratic trend over Asia during that period and the fact that Taiwan itself is a small country, with pressure from US. Else if they were ruling all China they wouldn't have been susceptible to such a change and neither will they have been more willing to let go of their absolute dictatorial power over the country.

 

[Suika]

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Taipei, Nov. 14 (CNA) Japan remains the favorite country for Taiwanese, with nearly 60 of respondents picking the Northeast Asian country, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the de facto Japanese embassy in Taiwan in February 2019 and released Thursday.

Fifty-nine percent of people in Taiwan preferred Japan over any other foreign country or region in the world, up 4 percent from 2016, when the survey was last conducted, said the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA).

JTEA represents Japanese interests in Taiwan in the absence of official diplomatic ties.

China and the U.S. picked up 8 percent and 4 percent of votes to rank as the second and third favorite countries of Taiwanese, the poll showed.

People aged 30-39 most favored Japan (66 percent), according to the survey.

Japan was also the favorite country among Taiwanese in previous surveys conducted by the JETA in 2009, 2010 and 2012 and 2016.

In addition, Japan remained the top pick among Taiwanese when asked which country they would prefer to visit, with 44 percent picking Japan, 18 percent Europe, 12 percent Australia and New Zealand, 9 percent the U.S. and Canada and 8 percent China.

The same survey also shows that 37 percent of respondents believe Japan is the country or area with which Taiwan should have the closest relationship, followed by China with 31 percent.

However, the survey indicates that only 15 percent of respondents believe Japan has most influence over Taiwan, with the top two picks being China at 45 percent and the U.S. with 33 percent.

The survey was conducted by market researcher Nielsen from Feb. 14 to Feb. 27 2019 via the Internet and computer-assisted telephone interviews. A total of 1,003 samples were collected from Taiwanese aged 20-80 nationwide and the survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
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https://focustaiwan.tw/society/201911140016

 

[Beast]

This shows Xi Jingping’s arrogance, aggression policy leads to nowhere. He makes enemy everywhere probably he thinks of himself he is God.

I read he is even at war of words with Dänemark. Unbelievable. Who’s next?

Lol... Selective stance. Clown trump American first. Vaccine going to US first. Raise tariff on all foreign products. Killed general of other nation without justification and nationalise Syria oil as American property. Yet him to you is saint..

Acting like a righteous but just a hypocrite selecting things that suit your own expansion agenda at expand of others.