Taiwan President wants 'dialogue' with China, says no to 'one country, two systems'

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen said on May 20 that self-governing republic wants dialogue with China but cant accept Beijing’s “one country, two systems” policy which undermines “cross-strait status quo”. During her inaugural dress, Ing-Wen reiterated pledge of “‘peace, parity, democracy, and dialogue”, ding that Taiwan stands by this principle.

“We will continue to handle cross-strait affairs according to Constitution of Republic of China and Act Governing Relations between People of Taiwan Area and Mainland Area,” said Ing-Wen.

self-governing island republic considers itself as sovereign while China claims province as Beijing’s territory under its one-China policy and has been pushing to implement Hong Kong system in Taiwan. Hong Kong, a former British Colony, returned to Chinese rule in 1997 but on condition of higher automy and Beijing has been offering same to Taiwan but all major Taiwanese party have rejected it.

“Cross-strait relations have reached a historical turning point. Both sides have a duty to find a way to coexist over long term and prevent intensification of antagonism and differences,” said Taiwanese President.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asserted, through his speeches, that China has right to use force in order to bring Taiwan under its control but Beijing prefers “peaceful reunification”. In 2016, China severed ties with Taiwan government after Tsai was elected as President, who is considered as a separatist force by Beijing.

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Anti-Infiltration Law

Recently, Taiwan’s legislature passed a contentious law to block political interference from China. Anti-Infiltration Law is aimed at diluting China’s attempt to influence Taiwan’s internal politics and diplomacy. Legislators of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led by President Tsai Ing-wen, said that law will thwart foreign interference and manipulation.

Taiwan has also been pushing for participation at international platforms, especially World Health Organisation (WHO) after coronavirus outbreak. Though Taiwan failed to get an invitation from UN health ncy to participate in 73rd session of World Health Assembly (WHA), it gared support from several countries including United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

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