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Lu: Nation faces `quasi-war' state

Vice President Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) said cross-strait relations have entered a state of "quasi-war" due to hostile Chinese diplomatic and economic strategies.

"Cross-strait relations have entered the quasi-war state in the current unlimited war era. The Chinese military wouldn't necessarily attack Taiwan to justify a war. China's attacks on Taiwan have already been manifested in diplomatic oppression and the economic hollowing-out of Taiwan's capital," Lu said yesterday in a broadcast interview.

The Presidential Office later denied Lu's characterization.

"Cross-strait relations haven't reached a `quasi-war state.' The government has been trying to build a peaceful and stable framework across the strait, a stated policy and stance that will not change," the Presidential Office said in a statement.

The announcement also said the government's current definition of cross-strait relations is based on President Chen Shui-bian's (陳水扁) May 20 inauguration speech.

Meanwhile, the vice president yesterday also criticized what she called the frenzy for Thursday's Big Lotto jackpot, saying that this money chase would all turn into an empty dream once a war happens. She said the nation is bound to meet graver challenges from China and therefore should take a firmer stance and voice a clearer message to defend its dignity.

Ministry of National Defense officials contacted yesterday said they had never heard of the term "quasi-war state," and that they were unaware of any unusual signs regarding China's military activities.
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