China or Taiwan?

Question

Should America be for One China or Taiwanese Independence, and why?

Answer 1

china
more people

Answer 2

The officials in the Executive Branch formulate US policy on "foreign affairs," hence they decide if the US has a One China Policy or supports Taiwan Independence or whatever. I believe that the officials in the State Dept. support the One China Policy, and do not support Taiwan independence, because of the legal reality of Taiwan's situation. In defining that legal reality, the (1) One China Policy, the (2) Taiwan Relations Act, and the (3) Three Joint USA-PRC Communiques are often quoted as the three major components of the US -- PRC -- Taiwan relationship. However, to these must be added three more: (4) the customary laws of warfare of the post-Napoleonic period, (5) the San Francisco Peace Treaty, (6) the US Constitution.

It is a fact that the territorial sovereignty of Formosa and the Pescadores was not awarded to China (either ROC or PRC) in the post war San Francisco Peace Treaty (SFPT) of 1952. Hence, the ROC on Taiwan cannot claim to hold the territorial sovereignty of these areas, and therefore it cannot be considered a sovereign nation .... indeed the ROC on Taiwan is only a government in exile. In a similar fashion, the PRC cannot claim to hold the territorial sovereignty of Taiwan via the "successor government theory" because the ROC never had it in the first place. Today, Taiwan remains under the jurisdiction of the "conqueror" (which is the "principal occupying power" of the SFPT) namely -- the United States of America.

Indeed, this is the reason why the US Executive Branch has a policy of "strategic ambiguity" on the situation of Taiwan's true international status, because in truth Taiwan is "an overseas territory under the jurisdiction of the United States of America." Nevertheless, all of the facts have now come out in a new lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. in late October. A summary of the key points of that lawsuit are here -- http://www.taiwankey.net/dc/suitsuen3.htm

In summary, it may take decades to develop true democracy and true political wisdom in Taiwan ..... UNLESS, the Taiwanese wake up to the true reality of their situation in the world. If the Taiwanese recognize their status as "an overseas territory under the jurisdiction of the USA," then they can enjoy "fundamental rights" under US laws, including the US Constitution. The Taiwanese people can then have a new territorial constitution, new flag, new seal, etc. under US administrative authority. And the government in exile Republic of China (along with the KMT, PFP, TSU, DPP and all of their friends) can go packing.

Unfortunately, none of the members of Congress are currently aware of Taiwan's true international legal status, and so they are "unable" to help the Taiwanese people resolve this dilemma.

Answer 3

I can't speak for all of America, but I am one American, so here's my 2 cents. I have friends who are of Taiwanese birth, but are now legalized American citizens... I have met these people's wonderful family members who are from Taiwan.

I am, personally, 100% for an independent Taiwan. On the other hand, since China so selfishly wants to keep the tiny island for itself, I believe it's best to just leave things well enough alone right now.

If it were within the realm of possibility, then an independent Taiwan would be the only right way to go.
My opinion.

Answer 4

Taiwan independence. Taiwan, formerly Formosa, never accepted communism.

Taiwan is a democratic government, similar to the US, and has a Constitution and elected representatives.

Before Carter kicked Taiwan out of the UN, many of our goods were purchased from Taiwan. Now everything comes from red China.

Answer 5

We have lost much money and American lives trying to stem
the spread of communism and have commited to protect the
Democratic republic of Taiwan. Too late to look the other way.
As soon as China purchases the U.S. with the money that we
are supplying them, they will be able to call the shots for us.

Answer 6

Let China have Taiwan. It's there problem.

Answer 7

Taiwan is a renegade providence of China.

The USA should stay neutral concerning China's internal affairs.

Answer 8

Status Quo is the best. Ideologies shift, power shifts, best to let things happen without a war.

Answer 9

It would be hipocritical if the US demanded Taiwanese independence. the Chinese would say "not until you give up Puerto Rico"

Answer 10

Taiwan is part of REPUBLIC OF CHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!