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Tsai, democracy activists pay tribute to Lynn Miles

Taipei Times

The funeral of veteran human rights and social activist Lynn Miles was held yesterday in Taipei, with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and a number of democracy advocates paying tribute to Miles and his work.

Offering a sunflower and a glass of beer while holding Miles’ hand, Tsai expressed gratitude for Miles’ contribution to the nation’s movement for democracy during the White Terror era.

Vote against China-or vote for it

Taiwan Tati Cultural & Educational Foundation

The administration of US President Barack Obama gave Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) a warm reception during her visit to the US. However, China is not happy.

Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai (崔天凱) criticized Tsai, saying: “If she has something to say, why not speak directly to her compatriots on the other side of the Taiwan Strait? Is it really necessary to conduct a job interview with foreigners?”

Merit and vision in a democracy

Jerome Keating

It does not take a political scientist to see the difference between the beliefs and expectations of privilege and entitlement found in a one-party state and opposing beliefs of merit and vision found in a democracy.

However, given the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) current struggles in determining its presidential candidate for next year’s elections, it is becoming increasingly evident that the party’s learning curve on democracy has a long way to go.

Democracy, freedom can help nation lead region

Ho Hsin-chuan 何信全

As next year’s presidential election looms, the issue of cross-strait relations is once again being discussed and debated. Putting to one side the conduct of the election, cross-strait relations is an issue of vital concern for the future of Taiwan’s 23 million residents and will have implications for the development of the Chinese-speaking world. The issue demands serious attention.

With the thawing of once-frosty relations between Taipei and Beijing, there has been frequent contact across the Taiwan Strait, as well as political and social changes in both countries. Cross-strait relations must be examined and adjusted accordingly.

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