[TheCrusader]

""His (Chen Shui-bian's) intention to liquidate the National Reunification Council----may be regarded as a movement towards the independence of Taiwan," the (Russian) ministry said."

And God knows Russia isn't into 'independence'. This latest statement by Russia, coupled with their backing of Iran today, is starting to look a little ominous.

[dennisw]

Russia is not our friend. China is not our friend. But Russia and China are collaborating to screw us. They aren't friends but are partners in crime.

[Freelance Warrior]

Overview of U.S. Policy Toward Taiwan

The United States remains committed to our one China policy based on the three Joint Communiqués and the Taiwan Relations Act;

The U.S. does not support independence for Taiwan or unilateral moves that would change the status quo as we define it;

For Beijing, this means no use of force or threat to use force against Taiwan. For Taipei, it means exercising prudence in managing all aspects of cross-Strait relations. For both sides, it means no statements or actions that would unilaterally alter Taiwan’s status;