I read this in the Toronto Star a few days ago and it occured to me that shouldn't Bush be support such a referendum?
If he is championing democracy in the Middle East, should he not also do it in the Far East instead of supporting the Communist "status quo"? It would seem consistent to me.
I know nothing about the situation between China and Taiwan, so I may be way off base here.
Does anyone know why Bush is taking this position?
rest of the article: here
If he is championing democracy in the Middle East, should he not also do it in the Far East instead of supporting the Communist "status quo"? It would seem consistent to me.
I know nothing about the situation between China and Taiwan, so I may be way off base here.
Does anyone know why Bush is taking this position?
Bush warns Taiwanese
Don't provoke Beijing, president says
Island sees no change in American policy
GEORGE GEDDA
ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON?With visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at his side, President George W. Bush sent a strong warning to Taiwan yesterday not to take any action toward independence that could cause new tensions with Beijing.
"We oppose any unilateral decision by either China or Taiwan to change the status quo," Bush said when asked about a planned March 20 vote in Taiwan on China.
"And the comments and actions made by the leader of Taiwan indicate that he may be willing to make decisions unilaterally to change the status quo, which we oppose."
rest of the article: here