Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Responds to Wang Jinping’s Cross-Strait Proposal
Taiwan’s Foreign minister Rejects ‘Shared Sovereignty’ Proposal in Cross-Strait Relations
Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, lin Jialong, has rejected a recent proposal by former lawmaker Yuan wang Jinping suggesting a “shared sovereignty” model for cross-strait relations.Jinping, in a new discussion on cross-strait issues released on December 8th, argued that ”the governing powers on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other, and sovereignty is the same but not divided.” He called for respecting the division while pursuing cooperation for the benefit of both sides.
Though, Lin Jialong emphasized that Taiwan is a sovereign and autonomous democratic country with its own elected government. “Taiwan’s position is very clear,” he stated in an interview with the media. “Whether it’s the ‘four pillars across the Taiwan Straits’ or the ’four pillars of peace’ mentioned by President Lai Ching-tei,we believe in sovereignty and governance through a democratically elected government. A democratic country must protect people’s human rights and property rights.”
Lin Jialong cautioned against the potential for terminological disputes arising from distinguishing between sovereignty and governance. He stressed the importance of Taiwan’s democratic system and its ability to govern and communicate with the world through its elected representatives.
The Foreign Minister also addressed concerns about alleged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempts to influence Taiwanese public opinion through bribery of online personalities. he stated that Taiwan must take proactive measures to counter such manipulation, particularly in the realm of diplomacy. Lin Jialong suggested sharing Taiwan’s experiences with other countries to build a collective response.
He emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of speech in Taiwan’s open society while remaining vigilant against attempts to manipulate details and influence democratic processes.
Taiwan Rejects ‘Shared Sovereignty’ Proposal, Emphasizes Democratic Sovereignty
Taipei, Taiwan – TaiwanS Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu (林佳龍), has firmly rejected a recent proposal suggesting a “shared sovereignty” model for cross-strait relations. The proposal,put forward by former lawmaker Yuan Hung-jin (袁王จิน平) in a December 8th discussion,argued for a framework where “governing powers on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other,and sovereignty is the same but not divided.”
Minister Wu, in an interview with the media, reiterated Taiwan’s position as a sovereign and autonomous democratic country with its own elected government. He stressed the importance of sovereignty and governance through democratic processes, stating, “Whether it’s the ‘four pillars across the Taiwan Straits’ or the ‘four pillars of peace’ mentioned by President Tsai Ing-wen, we believe in sovereignty and governance through a democratically elected government. A democratic country must protect people’s human rights and property rights.”
He cautioned against potential terminological disputes arising from differentiating between sovereignty and governance, emphasizing the importance of Taiwan’s democratic system and its ability to govern and engage with the international community through its elected representatives.
Minister Wu also addressed concerns about alleged attempts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to influence Taiwanese public opinion through bribery of online personalities. He called for proactive measures to counter such manipulation,especially in the diplomatic sphere,and suggested sharing Taiwan’s experiences with other countries to build a collective response. While emphasizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech in Taiwan’s open society, he stressed the need to remain vigilant against attempts to manipulate data and influence democratic processes.