While restating the need for both parties to cooperate in the 2004 presidential election, Chin said that at the moment, there is no talk of a merger.
"As a political party, the PFP has its own autonomy and own unique characteristics," Chin told the Taipei Times. "We cooperate with the KMT in order to counterbalance the pan-green camp; but as far as a merger goes, just as Soong has said, there has been no discussion whatsoever."
Chin was referring to Soong's remarks on Friday made in response to Lien's comments. Soong stressed that the two parties "will cooperate, not merge, at the current stage."
"At the moment, the PFP and the KMT should give priority to cooperation in serving the people and not to discussing a merger," he said.
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