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...TIME: Are you rejecting any idea of the "one China" principle? Chen: The "one China" principle is the "one country, two systems" formula. We cannot possibly accept the "one country, two systems" formula and become a local government of the People's Republic of China. We must reject the "one China" claim...
...TIME: Do you accept the idea of eventual unification with China? Chen: Currently, there are two separate, independent countries across the Taiwan Strait, neither of which has jurisdiction over the other. But who knows if these two separate countries might become one over time? We do not exclude any possibilities for the future...
...TIME: In the past, hasn't ambiguity over Taiwan's status secured peace in the strait? Chen: China talks of "one China." The previous KMT administration also talked of "one China"?they wanted to recover the mainland and have refused to give it up. Even now the KMT still insists on the policy of eventual unification. I think this is very unrealistic. With both sides of the Taiwan Strait singing the same tune, the result is that Taiwan is isolated in the international community, giving China ever better excuses for its attempt to absorb Taiwan, to make Taiwan into...
...TIME: But things you say and things you do make Beijing very angry. Is that wise, or necessary? Chen: I think that even if Taiwan were to surrender, they [China] would still say that we are not sincere enough. What China fears the most is Taiwan's democracy. [But] we must walk our own way, walk the right...
...TIME: Taiwan's safety depends on protection by the U.S. With your referendum, are you going too far for the Bush Administration? Chen: The U.S. has expressed its opinions and concerns about the March 20 peace referendum, which we appreciate. What concerns the U.S. is whether or not Taiwan's status quo would be changed unilaterally, including a change of the status quo through a referendum. I would take this opportunity to tell the whole world that Taiwan's status quo will definitely not be changed?nor will we allow it to be changed unilaterally...