Sat, Feb 24, 2007 - Page 1 News List

Pro-independence groups share `228' story with US

EYE-OPENER A former US deputy assistant secretary of state for China and Taiwan said knowledge of the 228 Incident could help to shape US policy

By Charles Snyder  /  STAFF REPORTER IN WASHINGTON

They will meet members of Congress on Monday, and stage a walk and run through the capitol on Feb. 28, culminating in a memorial service in the Rayburn House Office Building -- a congressional office building -- that afternoon.

Taiwanese-Americans in the Washington area will hold a commemorative service at a Washington suburban church today, featuring an address by Taiwan's de-facto ambassador to the US, David Lee (李大維).

One congressional source also told the Taipei Times that certain congressmen were considering introducing a pro-Taiwan bill on Feb. 28 as a symbolic gesture.

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