DPP: China Must Respect, Not Entice or Divide, the Choices of the Taiwanese People
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stated that China must demonstrate genuine goodwill by respecting the choices of the Taiwanese people and ceasing military harassment and international suppression. DPP's Li Kun-cheng emphasized that Taiwan will not accept Beijing's definition of the '1992 Consensus' as 'One China, Two Systems'. He urged China to acknowledge the existence of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and respect the 23 million people's commitment to freedom and democracy.
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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) today issued a press release, with Li Kun-cheng stating that the focus of the Zheng-Xi meeting is not on what was said, but on what was actually done. Whether Beijing conveys genuine goodwill to the Taiwanese people through this meeting hinges on whether, from now on, Chinese military aircraft and warships cease their harassment, Beijing stops suppressing Taiwan's international participation, and Taiwan no longer experiences infiltration and sabotage from China. These are the true signals of goodwill and peace.
He further stated that Beijing's definition of the '1992 Consensus' is essentially 'One China' and 'One Country, Two Systems'. Taiwan will absolutely not accept 'One Country, Two Systems', and Taiwanese public opinion firmly opposes 'One Country, Two Systems', which is also the 'Taiwan Consensus'.
Li Kun-cheng said that China must face the reality of the existence of the Republic of China (Taiwan) instead of denying the democratic national system jointly established by the Taiwanese people; China must respect the 23 million people's adherence to freedom and democracy, instead of intervening in the choices of the Taiwanese people through division and enticement.
He pointed out that differences between the two sides must be handled in a peaceful and equal manner, not through suppression and intimidation, attempting to make Taiwanese people yield; it must be the government or public authority agencies authorized by the government that sit down for talks. Any political consultation not authorized and supervised by the people cannot be called 'democratic consultation'. This is Taiwan's stance, and it is the stance of democracy.
Li Kun-cheng emphasized that Taiwan is the Taiwan of the Taiwanese people, and it is Taiwan of the world. The Taiwan Strait is not a nationalist's inland sea, but a free waterway for a prosperous world. As a democratic country, Taiwan is willing to cooperate with all freedom-loving and democratic countries worldwide, jointly committed to overall peace, happiness, and prosperity. (Edited by Lin Hsing-meng) 1150410
He further stated that Beijing's definition of the '1992 Consensus' is essentially 'One China' and 'One Country, Two Systems'. Taiwan will absolutely not accept 'One Country, Two Systems', and Taiwanese public opinion firmly opposes 'One Country, Two Systems', which is also the 'Taiwan Consensus'.
Li Kun-cheng said that China must face the reality of the existence of the Republic of China (Taiwan) instead of denying the democratic national system jointly established by the Taiwanese people; China must respect the 23 million people's adherence to freedom and democracy, instead of intervening in the choices of the Taiwanese people through division and enticement.
He pointed out that differences between the two sides must be handled in a peaceful and equal manner, not through suppression and intimidation, attempting to make Taiwanese people yield; it must be the government or public authority agencies authorized by the government that sit down for talks. Any political consultation not authorized and supervised by the people cannot be called 'democratic consultation'. This is Taiwan's stance, and it is the stance of democracy.
Li Kun-cheng emphasized that Taiwan is the Taiwan of the Taiwanese people, and it is Taiwan of the world. The Taiwan Strait is not a nationalist's inland sea, but a free waterway for a prosperous world. As a democratic country, Taiwan is willing to cooperate with all freedom-loving and democratic countries worldwide, jointly committed to overall peace, happiness, and prosperity. (Edited by Lin Hsing-meng) 1150410
FAQ
What does the DPP consider as "genuine goodwill" from China?
It means China's military aircraft and warships ceasing harassment, Beijing stopping the suppression of Taiwan's international participation, and no more infiltration and sabotage from China.
What is Li Kun-cheng's view on the "1992 Consensus"?
He states that Beijing's definition of the "1992 Consensus" is "One China, One Country, Two Systems," which Taiwan firmly rejects.