Talk to us and leave HK alone: Chen

MUTUAL TRUST The president had both welcoming and caustic words for China, suggesting that economic talks represented the way forward in cross-strait relations

By Huang Tai-lin / STAFF REPORTER

"China looks forward to joining the ranks of world powers through hosting the 2008 Olympic Games. However, a big power may not necessarily win respect and acclaim in the international community," Chen said.

"If Beijing changes its slogan to `One peaceful world, one dream of freedom,' then it would receive even more world recognition and esteem," Chen said.

He added that this revision would better embody the meaning and significance of the Olympic Games.