Where's the proof that Taiwan isn't part of China? :) I offered the historical perspective, where is yours?
The fact is, Chen Shui Bian can say whatever he wants, once conflict starts, he'll be the first one to flee the island and leave the people behind.
I didn't say I am going to support China, what I am saying is that Taiwan is putting itself into this situation by being on track to declare independence.
Also, if Taiwan isn't part of China, why doesn't most of the world recognize Taiwan as a country?? Eh? Even Bush recognizes the one China policY, doesn't he?
So where's your next move now? Other than to be a cry baby for Taiwan independence -- u must be one of those guys in Taiwan that believe Taiwan is separet from China. OK, fine, don't use Chinese language in your schools, don't use Chinese characters. Don't follow Chinese culture traditions. I don't see the Taiwanese doing that at all :)
BTW, just because Taiwan is a "democracy" (and a shaky one at that -- given that Chen Shui Bian got elected by shooting himself in the stomach to gain sympathy votes), doesn't give it a right to secede. Virgiinia declared independence and secession, so did Tennessee, Georgia, Missippi, etc. Democratically elected too. What did United States do? Use force and invade the South during the civil war. If Taiwan wants independence, it has to fight a war, no doubt about that. Even if China can't invade Taiwan successfully, most Taiwan industrial areas are going to be destroyed and Taiwan will be in a stone age, and the only thing it can produce is rice.
I like your honesty and straightforwardness.
As far as Taiwan. If it were part of China we wouldn't be having this discussion.
I do hope you are joking? You cann't be for real?