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Taiwan independence forces rejoice By Laurence Eyton TAIPEI - The passage by the National People's Congress of an Anti-Secession Law authorizing China to use "non-peaceful" means to prevent Taiwan from establishing de jure independence from the "motherland" has generated outrage in Taiwan itself and international concern. But one group has benefited immensely: the Taiwan independence movement. That this is exactly the reverse of what China intended is a measure both of how badly thought out China's action has been and how little it understands Taiwan. In Taiwan itself, while the general public reaction to the law is one of almost...

Pro-Green Singer, A-Mei, Meets Protest in Beijing By Chou Hui-Ying, Central News Agency Translated by The Epoch Times Aug 04, 2004 Taiwanese pop sensation Cheung A-Mei performs Taiwan's national anthem at Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's inauguration on May 20, 2000 in Taipei. Cheung, a hugely popular singer, was banned from China after singing the national anthem, and China has also barred her from appearing in advertising campaigns. (Wu Yi-ping/Newsmakers) Another concert by Taiwanese superstar Chang Hui-Mei “A-Mei” was met with protest, and this time it was in Beijing, rather than Hangzhu city. A-Mei’s pro-green stand that supports the independence...