Culture can serve as an important asset in the development of cross-strait relations, he said, adding that it is different from economic and military might and that its essence is not quantity but quality.
“Taiwan has the condition and opportunity to play a significant role in the international arena,” he said. “The foundation of Taiwan’s soft power is culture.”
Emphasizing that time was pressing, Chu said China was exerting itself to catch up with Taiwan at a speed faster than one could imagine.
“Let’s hope Taiwan does not become the turtle and China the hare,” he said.
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