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Updated Sunday, May 25, 2008 0:00 am TWN, CNA Obama vows to support Taiwan’s democracyIn recent congratulatory letter to Taiwan’s new President Ma Ying-jeou on his May 20 inauguration, Obama described Ma’s election as “the latest step in consolidating a democracy that has advanced over the last two decades,” the Nelson Report revealed. “The people of Taiwan showed great maturity by endorsing a track of peace, prosperity, and good relations with the United States,” he added. Stating his backing for Taiwan’s democracy, Obama nevertheless said, “I support the ‘one China’ policy of the United States, adherence to the three U.S.-PRC Joint Communiques concerning Taiwan, and observance of the Taiwan Relations Act.” The U.S. Congress passed the Taiwan Relations Act in 1979 when the U.S. switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. In addition, Obama commended Ma — who has pledged closer economic ties with China — for having extended “the hand of peace and cooperation to Beijing.” Ma has vowed to soon implement cross-strait direct flights, which have been banned between Taiwan and China since former President Chiang Kai-shek lost a civil war to the Communist Party in China and fled to Taiwan in 1949. In the letter, Obama said that “I sincerely hope the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will respond to the beginning of your presidency in a constructive and forward-leaning way.” “It is important for Beijing to demonstrate to the people of Taiwan that the practical and non-confrontational approach that you have taken towards the Mainland can achieve positive results,” he stated. Obama added that he hopes “there will be progress on issues including development of economic ties, expanding Taiwan’s international space, and cross-Straits security, on which you have made proposals that deserve a good-faith response.” Taiwan’s efforts over the past decade to join the United Nations and other affiliated international organizations have failed repeatedly because of opposition from China. China argues that only sovereign countries are entitled to membership in these organizations. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has threatened to use force if the self-ruled island declares formal independence. Subscribe to The China Post and save 25%. Click here Comments March 26, 2010 smolarek.puzia@ Reply Obama is being too soft on China because they are Commies, he should be dealing with just like Americans dealt with the Soviets. March 29, 2010 carltanong@ Thank you Obama. Time for change. No more war in Afghanistan and in any part of the world. That is the true meaning of Democracy. Lets all nations decide their own destiny. Not for America to gain her own national interest to subsist not only for the suffering of others but your own troops dying in the battlefield and your own American citizens suffering at home. Time for change as your promises in your own election campaign for your own countrymen. Thank you Mr. President Obama of the United States of America. March 30, 2010 ludahai_twn@ @Carltanong -- real democracy is allowing regimes like the Taliban to continue to terrorize its populace while harboring terrorists who attacked the United States? Wow! Even for you, that is pretty out there. March 31, 2010 carltanong@ @ludahai_twnSorry. The receiver is out of reach at this time of Lenten Season. Pls try to email again next week. He has left a short message for you. "Please pray for our Lord Jesus Christ. The SAVIOUR of Mankind". Thank you. |
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