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Taiwan leader: China unification unlikely 'in our lifetimes' - May 15, 2008 - TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's new leader Ma Ying-jeou said Thursday that unification with longtime rival China is unlikely "in our lifetimes" because the Taiwanese oppose the mainland's authoritarian rule.

"It is very difficult for us to see any unification talks even in our lifetimes," Ma said. "Taiwanese people would like to have economic interactions with the mainland, but obviously they don't believe their political system is suitable for Taiwan."

1 posted on 05/20/2008 12:46:02 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
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To: Tailgunner Joe

We’re arming both Taiwan and China.

Only America


2 posted on 05/20/2008 12:49:38 PM PDT by wastedyears (Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. - Optimus Prime)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

From what I’ve read on Taiwan, they can’t even afford the arms we’ve already provided.


3 posted on 05/20/2008 7:41:28 PM PDT by Impostor
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