From the Voice of America via the Chosin Ilbo: Taipei Rejects Chinese President's Offer of Peace Talks.

     The Taiwan government has rejected China's offer of peace talks. Beijing's offer came Monday during the opening of the Communist Party's 17th Congress. Chinese President Hu Jintao called for negotiations with Taiwan to reach a peace agreement. But authorities in Taipei objected to Beijing's precondition that Taiwan accept the "one-China" principle.

     But in Taipei, government spokesman Shieh Jhy-wey rejected the offer of negotiations.  Shieh says Taiwan will not discuss peace, unification or anything else with a country that, in his words, oppresses Tibet, kills its own citizens, and supports the military government of Burma.

     Nor should they accept a one China position, because nothing could be farther from the truth, Taiwan is an independant and democratic nation.  It is right of them to reject a settlement that would infringe upon their sovergienty.  Mr. Jhy-wey was absolutely on point with his governments asessment of the Chicoms and their refusal to negotiate with them.  And to his list of crimes the PRC has committed may I add that they support North Korea, kill unborn babies against their parents will, imprison religous followers and opress anyone who speaks out against them, and I may add that is the short, short list.

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