Regarding Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Chen's (
We, as Taiwanese, should protest by boycotting Singapore Airlines and any Singaporean products. This is a free country and a free world. Taiwanese should have the freedom to exercise their free will, especially after being under martial law for 40 years. The whole world should encourage Taiwanese to speak up and speak loud. I know at least most US Republicans do.
Taiwanese should support Mark Chen. Be brave, Taiwanese!
Lily Chung Bradberry
Austin, Texas
Mark Chen speaks the minds of millions of Taiwanese, though the language he uses might not be appropriate in the hypocritical world of diplomacy. Singapore is more than deserving of the remarks made by Chen.
Singapore could have chosen to shut up if it didn't have the guts to stand up against China, a bully that poses the biggest threat to the region. Instead, Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo (楊榮文) chose to kiss China's ass at the expense of the pride and the dignity of Taiwanese people.
Blame the bully, not the victim, Singapore.
James Chou
Vancouver, Canada
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