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Why not?

There is nothing wrong with RTI interviewing Chinese leaders. Its correspondents are not playing toady for Beijing. They are acting as independent press workers reporting what Chinese leaders plan to do to further improve relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. They are neither Matthewses nor Snows. We truly wish the pro-independence opposition legislator would have faith in Taiwan's practicing journalists who may have professional opinions different from hers.

To be honest, Taiwan's reporters in Beijing should be encouraged to interview Chinese leaders. That is one way to help quench the burning hatred of Taiwan's independence activists for China. Without a better mutual understanding, there can be no lasting peace across the Strait, which even hardcore independence supporters wish will prevail.

On the other hand, Taiwan's political leaders from President Ma on down, and including those of the opposition party, should meet and talk with Chinese media representatives in Taipei. No restrictions should be placed on whom they can or cannot interview. Don't forget the previous DPP administration allowed Chinese media to be represented in Taipei. There is no reason why Taiwan allows in Chinese reporters and forbids them to interview its leading politicians. That is an encroachment on their freedom of access to news sources any democracy should try to avoid.

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