The government should, however, handle this matter cautiously, and not be in a hurry to react. Taiwan has to be vociferous with its counter-argument: that only when Taiwan and China share truly equal status internationally, can cross-strait negotiations conducted on an equal footing be realized. The new opposition has continuously given its one-sided definition the "One-China" question. Now that Beijing has added its voice to the chorus, can A-bian's government afford not to take serious defensive measures?
Chen Fang-ming is a Professor of Chinese Literature at National Chengchi University
Translated by Scudder Smith
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