Premier Frank Hsieh (
Hsieh was referring to pro-Taiwan political parties in the pan-green camp, as opposed to political parties favoring eventual unification with China such as the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and People First Party (PFP).
The premier made the remarks yesterday at a ceremony marking the 88th anniversary of the National Taipei College of Business (NTCB).
Hsieh said that loosening up the government's cross-strait policies can be discussed, but that his own opinion may not represent the government's because Taiwan's national policies toward China are ultimately decided by the Presidential Office, and not the Cabinet.
"[Cross-strait policy] is a good topic for debate. The government is also open to all kinds of different opinions," Hsieh said.
The premier added that fairness, reasonableness and trust are bottom lines for him in his duty as a premier.
"So long as [the policies] are good for the country and good for my people, I will support and execute them. I do not really care whether other people criticize or attack me," Hsieh said.
The premier, an alumnus of NTCB, also took the opportunity to encourage his schoolmates.
He said that his knowledge of economics and business was enriched during his studies at NTCB, though he did not excel there.
"I was not a good student, but I never failed," he said.
He encouraged students to stay studious.
"As long as you work hard, there will always be chances for you to make a contribution in the future," Hsieh said.
He said that more jobs will become available for business school graduates now that Taiwan has joined the World Trade Organization.
More than 100,000 students graduated from the NTCB during the past 88 years, and most of them have pursued business careers, especially in finance and accounting.
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