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Washington think-tank Wilson Center supports Taiwan against the Philippines
Resolving shooting in Manila's interest: U.S. scholar | Latest | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
"Resolving shooting in Manila's interest: U.S. scholar
By Tony Liao and Maia Huang
2013/05/26 20:05:27
Washington, May 26 (CNA) Scholars in the United Sates called on the Philippine government Saturday to resolve the conflict over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, saying that it is in Manila's best interest.
Taiwanese people are understandably agitated about the shooting and Manila is aware that it needs to take necessary steps to resolve the issue, Robert Hathaway, director of the Wilson Center's Asia Program told CNA. The Wilson Center is a Washington think tank.
As the Philippines are urged to satisfy Taiwan's demands, Manila's one China policy or other issues should not prevent them from taking steps, Hathaway said.
It is in their interest to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, Hathaway said, adding that Manila needs not only to move forward its relationship with Taiwan but also to get off the front page of the newspapers.
It is a simple issue that the family of the victim deserves to receive justice through an investigation conducted by the two governments, but the human element should not be neglected in the case either, he said.
The Philippines Coast Guard needs to explain why it felt that it had to strafe the fishing boat with at least 59 bullets, Hathaway said.
Taiwanese people are upset, outraged but not too emotional, according to Hathaway.
What's really important is what the two sides do to move forward, he pointed out.
Taiwan and Philippines share far more interests than differences and it is common sense that the two sides should reach a resolution, Hathaway said.
Meanwhile, Steven Phillips, a professor in the history department of Towson University said it was a good start that the two countries have started mutual judicial assistance on the investigation.
In terms of setting a long-term goal for future interests, Phillips said one solution could be a fishery agreement similar to the one Taiwan signed with Japan in April.
Although the Philippines has used its one China policy to dodge Taiwan's demands, Phillips said he is optimistic that the two sides will reach a resolution in the next few months.
In addition, Phillips expressed hope that Taiwan can find a way to talk to all of its neighbors."
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Taiwan's list of friends in the U.S. Congress has grown to eleven:
U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-California), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
"US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Chairman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and ranking member Eni Faleomaveaga (D-American Samoa) issued a joint statement on Wednesday strongly indicating their support for Taiwan in the shooting incident."
U.S. House Representative Matt Salmon (R-Arizona), chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-Tennessee)
U.S. Representative Kerry Bentivolio (R-Michigan)
U.S. House Representative Robert Brady (D-Pennsylvania)
U.S. House Representative Ron DeSantis (R-Florida)
U.S. House Representative Howard Coble (R-North Carolina)
U.S. House Representative Judy Chu (D-California)
U.S. House Representative Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)
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Taiwan's list of friends in the U.S. Senate is starting to grow:
"U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Foreign Relations, issued a statement May 21 conveying his condolences to Hong’s family and urging the Philippines to cooperate with Taiwan in investigating the incident."
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Taiwan's list of friends in the European Union grows to include EU Parliament, Belgium, and Poland:
In the EU, Georges Dallemagne, co-chair of the Taiwan Friendship Group in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives
"Charles Tannock, member of the European Parliament and chairman of the EP-Taiwan Friendship Group, issued a statement the same day on behalf of the group strongly condemning the attack and fatal shooting."
"Polish MEP Michal Kaminski said it seems clear that the vessel belonging to the government of the Philippines was violating international law.
'Shooting unarmed civilians can never be justified as an act of self-defense as it was claimed by the Philippine authorities,' Kaminski said."
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Taiwan's list of friends among U.S. think tanks grows to include Washington Wilson Center:
"Randy Schriver, former deputy U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, also made similar remarks in his commentary published May 20 by Washington, D.C.-based Nelson Report."
"Taiwanese people are understandably agitated about the shooting and Manila is aware that it needs to take necessary steps to resolve the issue, Robert Hathaway, director of the Wilson Center's Asia Program told CNA. The Wilson Center is a Washington think tank.
As the Philippines are urged to satisfy Taiwan's demands, Manila's one China policy or other issues should not prevent them from taking steps, Hathaway said."
Resolving shooting in Manila's interest: U.S. scholar | Latest | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
"Resolving shooting in Manila's interest: U.S. scholar
By Tony Liao and Maia Huang
2013/05/26 20:05:27
Washington, May 26 (CNA) Scholars in the United Sates called on the Philippine government Saturday to resolve the conflict over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, saying that it is in Manila's best interest.
Taiwanese people are understandably agitated about the shooting and Manila is aware that it needs to take necessary steps to resolve the issue, Robert Hathaway, director of the Wilson Center's Asia Program told CNA. The Wilson Center is a Washington think tank.
As the Philippines are urged to satisfy Taiwan's demands, Manila's one China policy or other issues should not prevent them from taking steps, Hathaway said.
It is in their interest to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, Hathaway said, adding that Manila needs not only to move forward its relationship with Taiwan but also to get off the front page of the newspapers.
It is a simple issue that the family of the victim deserves to receive justice through an investigation conducted by the two governments, but the human element should not be neglected in the case either, he said.
The Philippines Coast Guard needs to explain why it felt that it had to strafe the fishing boat with at least 59 bullets, Hathaway said.
Taiwanese people are upset, outraged but not too emotional, according to Hathaway.
What's really important is what the two sides do to move forward, he pointed out.
Taiwan and Philippines share far more interests than differences and it is common sense that the two sides should reach a resolution, Hathaway said.
Meanwhile, Steven Phillips, a professor in the history department of Towson University said it was a good start that the two countries have started mutual judicial assistance on the investigation.
In terms of setting a long-term goal for future interests, Phillips said one solution could be a fishery agreement similar to the one Taiwan signed with Japan in April.
Although the Philippines has used its one China policy to dodge Taiwan's demands, Phillips said he is optimistic that the two sides will reach a resolution in the next few months.
In addition, Phillips expressed hope that Taiwan can find a way to talk to all of its neighbors."
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Taiwan's list of friends in the U.S. Congress has grown to eleven:
U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-California), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
"US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Chairman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and ranking member Eni Faleomaveaga (D-American Samoa) issued a joint statement on Wednesday strongly indicating their support for Taiwan in the shooting incident."
U.S. House Representative Matt Salmon (R-Arizona), chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-Tennessee)
U.S. Representative Kerry Bentivolio (R-Michigan)
U.S. House Representative Robert Brady (D-Pennsylvania)
U.S. House Representative Ron DeSantis (R-Florida)
U.S. House Representative Howard Coble (R-North Carolina)
U.S. House Representative Judy Chu (D-California)
U.S. House Representative Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)
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Taiwan's list of friends in the U.S. Senate is starting to grow:
"U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Foreign Relations, issued a statement May 21 conveying his condolences to Hong’s family and urging the Philippines to cooperate with Taiwan in investigating the incident."
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Taiwan's list of friends in the European Union grows to include EU Parliament, Belgium, and Poland:
In the EU, Georges Dallemagne, co-chair of the Taiwan Friendship Group in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives
"Charles Tannock, member of the European Parliament and chairman of the EP-Taiwan Friendship Group, issued a statement the same day on behalf of the group strongly condemning the attack and fatal shooting."
"Polish MEP Michal Kaminski said it seems clear that the vessel belonging to the government of the Philippines was violating international law.
'Shooting unarmed civilians can never be justified as an act of self-defense as it was claimed by the Philippine authorities,' Kaminski said."
----------
Taiwan's list of friends among U.S. think tanks grows to include Washington Wilson Center:
"Randy Schriver, former deputy U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, also made similar remarks in his commentary published May 20 by Washington, D.C.-based Nelson Report."
"Taiwanese people are understandably agitated about the shooting and Manila is aware that it needs to take necessary steps to resolve the issue, Robert Hathaway, director of the Wilson Center's Asia Program told CNA. The Wilson Center is a Washington think tank.
As the Philippines are urged to satisfy Taiwan's demands, Manila's one China policy or other issues should not prevent them from taking steps, Hathaway said."
