DPP Newsletter Aug2007

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Chai rman You c omplet es Uni ted For V ic t ory t r ip t ot he Phi l ippines , Taiw an for UN Referendum Proposal

Rec eives Wide Support Chairman You Si-Kun of the DPP successfully finished his United For Victory visit to the

Philippines on the 11th of August. You stated that the trip was fruitful both because his promotion

of the DPPs concept of a normal country resonated with Taiwanese abroad, and also because

he met with many Filipino governmental officials who unanimously support the Taiwan for UN

membership referendum. A visit to Thailand was originally planned as part of the agenda, butdue to Chinese intervention visas to Thailand were not granted to You and his entourage.

This visit allowed DPP officials to meet with DPP

members in the Philippines and make speeches

focused on the normalization of Taiwan and the

Normal Country Resolution. The overseas

Taiwanese community responded well to the visit

and also provided many valuable suggestions.

Chairman You reiterated that his meeting with

President of the Senate Manny Villar as well as

senior officials including President Franklin Drilon of

the Liberal Party was related to security issues in

the Asian-Pacific region. During these exchanges,

the

Taiwan for UN membership referendum was mentioned and subsequently unanimously

supported by the officials. While in the Philippines, You expressed that he felt the weight of

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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE DPPS

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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CHAIRMAN YOU COMPLETES TRIP TO THEPHILIPPINES........1-2

AMBASSADOR BOLTON EXPRESSES SUPPORT FORTAIWANS UNREFERENDUM.........................................2-3 AUGUST 2007

THE DPPS PATH TO VICTORY IN 2008THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NORMAL COUNTRYRESOLUTION..........................................4-7

FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONSACT,US SHOULD RE-EVALUATE ITS ONE CHINAPOLICY...................................................8-9

PUBLIC OPINION SHOWS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT

FOR TAIWANS UN REFERENDUM...9-10OVER 70% OF THE PEOPLE AGREE THAT TAIWAN IS ANINDEPENDENT SOVEREIGN COUNTRY10-11

democracy&JOIN THE UNUNDER THE NAME OF TAIWANPETITION...............................................11-13AUGUST SURVEY RESULTS ON THE UN REFERENDUM.

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Chairman You presenting Senate President Manny

Villar with Taiwanese tea and rice after a success ful

meeting.


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due to not only the rejection of their group visas to Thailand, but also

newspaper advertisements placed by pro-China figures. Chairman You

pointed out the pervasiveness of Chinas constant intervention in

Taiwans affairs and emphasized the importance of boldly

surmounting such obstacles to develop Taiwans international

relations.

DEMOCRACY&PROGRESS

Department of International

Affairs

Democratic Progressive Party

8F, No. 30, Pei-Ping East Rd.

Taipei, Taiwan

Ambassador Bol ton ex presses suppor t for

Taiw ans UN Referendum and c al ls for t he US

to rees tab l i sh d iplomat i c re la t ions w i th

Tai w an

t. 886-2-23929989 ext. 305

f. 886-2-23214527

e-mail: [email protected]

web: http://www.dpp.org.tw

Director

DPP Chairman You Si-kun highly commended John R. Bolton, Former

US Ambassador to the UN, for Boltons August 14

Lai I-Chungth speech in which he

demonstrated approval of Taiwans membership in the UN, supported

Taiwans right to conduct referenda, and echoed the DPPs advocacy of

diplomatic relations with the US. Chairman You pointed out that instead

of being constrained in an old-fashioned policy framework, Boltonsappreciation of the democratization of Taiwan provides a positive attitude

that is beneficial for the normalization of the US-Taiwan relations.

Editor-in-Chief:

Michael Fonte

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Roger Lee Huang

At the lecture hosted by the Taiwan Foundation

for Democracy, Bolton pointed out that UN

Resolution 2758 was not adopted legitimately.

Bolton added that it is the decision of the

Taiwanese people, and not China, to decide

under what name Taiwan should join the UN.

Bolton also urged the US not to oppose Taiwans

referendum, and also establish official

diplomatic relations with Taiwan, thus clearly

showing US support for Taiwanese democracy.

Chairman You stated that various polls have

shown over 70% support for Using the name

Taiwan to enter the UN and a referendum on

entering the UN.

Chairman You Si-Kun, Secretary General Lin Chia-Lung, and

Director Lai I-Chung held a welcoming luncheon for

Ambassador Bolton and his wife Gretchen Smith Bolton.

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Over 80% of respondents opposed the statement Taiwan is part of China. This, Chairman

You said, reflects a mainstream consensus that supports the One China, One Taiwan and

Taiwan for UN proposals. Denouncing the international communitys apathy towards

Taiwanese public opinion as violating the principle of international justice, You described

other states refusal to accost China not only as assisting a dictatorial government

suppressing a democratic state, but also as a perpetual threat to the survival of Taiwanese

democracy.

Chairman You further praised Ambassador Boltons supportive attitude towards Taiwan, as

Bolton not only accepts and respects Taiwans democracy and its right to participate in the

international community, but also sees Taiwan as a success story for democracy, and not

as a troublemaker in the Taiwan Strait.

DPP Chairman You believes that in contrast with the thirty-year old American One-China

Policy, Boltons recognition of the democratic realities in Taiwan and Taiwans right to

conduct referenda will benefit Taiwan-US relations in the long run.

Bolton echoed the DPPs August 13

th

call for the reestablishment of diplomatic relationsbetween Taiwan and the US. Chairman You believes that if Washington endorses such a

proposal, it will help oust the zero-sum game created by the so-called One-China Policy

and create a legal precedence for Taiwan to stand on equal footing with China in the

international community.

Lastly, DPP Chairman You stated that with the support of our international friends, Ma

Ying-jeou and the Kuomintang should renounce their opposition to Taiwanese

independence and their platform of eventual unification. Given Ambassador Boltons

support for using the name Taiwan for Taiwans application to join the United Nations, Ma

should not criticize this widely supported referendum. Most importantly, Ma should not

work against public opinion by promoting the unacceptable concept of one China with

different interpretations and one Taiwan with different interpretations. Chairman You

concluded that the only way for Taiwan to survive in the future is to believe in democracy

and the will of the people.


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The DPPs Path t o Vic t ory in 2008 -- The Im port anc eof the Normal c ount ry Resolut ion

DPP Chairman You Si-kun

To win the 2008 legislative and presidential elections is the DPPs ultimate goal. But

how can we win the support of the Taiwanese people?

The Unw avering Path: Sovereignty, Justice, Reform

In my view, there are three important conditions for victory in the 2008 election:

vision, solidarity, and anti-vote-buying. It is especially important for us to hold on to

our original core values and party spirit on issues of sovereignty, social justice, and

reform, which should serve as guidelines to clearly establish our determination to

fight against the KMT and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and to reignite the

passion of our supporters, thus winning the trust and support of the people.

The Root of the Problem: Taiwanese versus Chinese Identity

Many people assumed that the victory of the DPP in 2000 signified that the Taiwanese

people were finally able to fulfill their century-old desire to become masters of the

country and its future. However, the reality proved more complicated, as the struggle

between a truly indigenous Taiwanese government and the KMT intensified, with the

KMT choosing to identify itself with China and strategically joining forces with the CCPagainst Taiwan. What should have been a democratic competition between political

parties thus was turned into a battle over contradictory identities. The source of all

these problems is rooted in the problem of conflicting national identities.

Crisis of Sovereignty: The Impasse of the Republic of China

Taiwan is a country, and its sovereignty rests with its people. However, since the

Second World War, Taiwan has been using the title of the Republic of China (ROC), as

well as an outdated Constitution and political institutions. These old remnants have

hampered Taiwans international relations, and also created abnormal domestic

developments in politics, economy, society, and culture.

In recent years, an increasingly powerful China has repeatedly changed the so-called

status quo in the Taiwan Strait by using its influence to oppress and threaten Taiwan

on a worldwide basis. In continuing to refer to itself as the ROC, Taiwan is unable to rid

itself of the shadow of One-China, and as a result it has caused a rapid deterioration

in Taiwans status as a sovereign state.

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In July this year, President Chen sent two letters to Ban Ki-Moon, the UN

Secretary-General, to apply on behalf of Taiwan for UN membership under the name

Taiwan. However, on both occasions, the applications were rejected. The

Secretary-General claimed that Resolution 2758 states that the Peoples Republic of

China (PRC) is the sole legal representative government of all of China, and that the

UNs position is that Taiwan is a part of China. Clearly, ROC no longer has the space to

exist or survive in the international community.

The Only Answer: New National Name, New Constitution, UN Membership

How are we to find a way out of this dangerous situation? Generally speaking, there

are three options for Taiwan:

Option 1: The route the KMT advocates, which is Unite with China, a common market,

and ultimate unification. Everyone knows of course that this is as good as

surrendering outright and committing suicide!

Option 2: This is the maintenance of what we commonly refer to as the status quo. As

a matter of fact, we have always maintained the status quo. The reality is

that it is the PRC that continues to change this status quo, which will continue

to be detrimental to Taiwan. Choosing this option will only guarantee a

diminishing international space for Taiwan, and Taiwan will not be able to

survive. Ultimately this is as good as committing a slow suicide.

Option 3: The third route is to get rid of the historical ROC baggage and China forever,

and to fulfill the long-standing dream of the Taiwanese people, namely to

change the name of our country, draft a new Constitution, and to become a

member of the UN, thus establishing Taiwan as a normal country.

I believe that both internationally and domestically speaking, the conditions are right

for us to choose this option. This option is not only the mainstream opinion and view

of the Taiwanese people; it is also the only viable option for Taiwans survival.

Public Opinion Trend: Taiwanese Identity and Independence

A recent poll shows that people who identify themselves as Taiwanese now account

for a historical high of 64.9%, while those who see themselves as Chinese have

decreased to a historical low of 17.4%. People identifying themselves as both

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Even people commonly referred to as mainlanders have increasingly identified

themselves as Taiwanese (39.2%). This is the first time in history that more people in

this group have seen themselves as Taiwanese rather than Chinese (37%).

According to our recent survey on the issue of unification or independence for Taiwan,

those who support independence have reached 49.3% of all respondents. The number

of people in favor of unification, however, has slipped to 23.5%, a historic new low.

Clearly, the emergence of a Taiwanese national identity and support for independence

has led to a greater mainstream consensus of the Taiwanese people.

Election Crisis: Lack of Passion and Direction for Our Supporters

During the last two years, the ratio of KMT to DPP supporters has narrowed to anapproximately 5-6% gap, putting the DPP in a better situation than ever before. Yet

a closer look at the levels of support that pan-blue and pan-green supporters show

each partys candidates paint a different picture.

On August 14th, the latest poll indicated that support for Frank Hsieh, the presidential

candidate of our party, slipped to 26.7% from 34.9% in May. Support for the KMTs

Ma Ying-jeou, however, has remained constant around 46%, even though he was

indicted on corruption charges. The poll gap between Ma and Hsieh has widened to

17.2% from 11.3% in May.

Furthermore, KMT and Peoples First Party (PFP) supporters are more united in their

support for Ma, with 92 % and 89.7 %, respectively, backing the pan-blue candidate.

Yet the figures for Hsieh from DPP and Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) supporters is

quite low, at 82.2% and 67.9%, respectively.

The polls show that pan-green supporters lack unity. This will be the greatest

challenge for us in the 2008 election.

The Foundation for Victory: Normal Country Resolution

Our past election experience has taught us that only through the strong support of our

core supporters can we gain the support of swing voters.

I firmly believe that the Normal Country Resolution is critical for consolidating our

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Such a resolution will demonstrate to our core supporters that the DPP has not

changed its fundamental values, and will help to establish a unified vision and goal,

thus leading the way to our electoral victory.

Finally, I wish to make an appeal to all the people of Taiwan. For the sustainable

development of our country, the realization of social justice, and for our future

generations to enjoy their rights as citizens of a normal country, it is time for us to be

decisive and unite.

Together, let us tell the world: we need a new name! We want a new constitution! We

want and deserve membership in international organizations under our name Taiwan!

Let us rid ourselves of an outdated system, and release ourselves from the myth ofROC and China that still binds us to the past! We need to create a country that truly

belong to the people of Taiwan, and lead Taiwan on the path towards a new and

normal country.

Taiwanese/Chinese Identity(All voters)

3 3 . 5

4 7 . 15 4 . 0

6 2 . 3 6 4 . 1 6 3 . 2 6 2 . 3 6 4 . 9

3 4 . 8

2 3 . 21 8 . 3 1 6 . 9 1 8 . 3 1 9 . 6 1 7 . 42 8 . 41 5 . 2

3 2 . 1

2 8 . 62 0 . 6

3 1 . 5 2 7 . 1

1 7 . 8 1 4 . 71 5 . 0 1 3 . 91 4 . 40

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1995 avg 1996 avg 1999 avg 2002 avg 2003 avg 2004 avg 2005 avg 2006 avg 2007 avg of

first half of

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Taiwanese Chinese Both

Source: DPP Survey Center

Note: There is no data for Taiwanese/Chinese identity in 1997, 1998 and 2000. Results from

2001 are not shown here as the question used in 2001 differs from other sets of data.


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From t he Perspec t i ve o f the Ta iw an Re la t ions Ac t ,the Uni ted Stat es should reevaluate i ts One China

Pol icy Dr. Lai I-Chung, Director of DPP Department of International Affairs

Recently there has been a keen interest in the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). Aside from

the actual contents of the TRA, and its position regarding the status of Taiwan, the

TRA also stipulates provisions regarding Taiwans participation internationally, as well

as the US position regarding the Cross-Strait status quo. Consequently, USAs One

China Policy also revolves around these issues, both of which are critical to Taiwans

survival and future. A deeper understanding and review of the contents of the TRA,

will also reveal that the current USAs One China Policy differs from the spirit of TRA.

One example is the recent dispute regarding Joining the UN, under the name of

Taiwan. Last year, when the US State Department spokesman was asked a question

regarding Joining the UN, under the name of Taiwan, the spokesman responded that

this was a unilateral change of the status quo. However, this statement contradicts

Section 4.d. of the TRA, which states that, [n]othing in this Act may be construed as

a basis for supporting the exclusion or expulsion of Taiwan from continued

membership in any international financial institution or any other international

organization.

In fact, the problem is not limited to the issue of Joining the UN, under the name of

Taiwan. For example, the Clinton Administration stated in its 1998 Three Nos Policy

that we dont believe that Taiwan should be a member of any organizations for which

statehood is a requirement. This statement likewise directly violates and contradicts

of course Section 4.d. of the TRA.

Various senior officials, including the former Director of the Office of the Republic of

China Affairs Ambassador Harvey Feldman, Vice-President Richard Cheney, and

former Asian Security Consultant Stephen Yates had all criticized the Clinton

administration on this point. Therefore, in accordance with the sprit of the TRA, the

USA should rethink its opposition towards Taiwans bid to enter the World Health

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Furthermore, current US management of the cross-strait relationship is also

problematic. The formula of No Taiwanese independence, and no Chinese use of

force provides a narrow definition of Chinese force which is limited to the militarysense. This narrow definition also contradicts Section 2.b. of the TRA which states that

the US will maintain the capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of

coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the

people on Taiwan. Chinas adoption of the Anti-Secession Law, which legitimizes

non-peaceful means against Taiwan, as well as the economic embargos and the

deliberate marginalizing of Taiwans economic cooperation with other countries, have

already directly threatened Taiwans survival. It is thus especially important to review

the provisions of the TRA in order to fully grasp how China has already resorted to

non-peaceful means' that would jeopardize Taiwans security.

Theses examples all reflect the incoherent US One China Policy that contradicts the

provisions contained in the TRA. They have nothing to do with Americas failure to

acknowledge Taiwanese sovereignty, nor with the issue of diplomatic relations

between Taiwan and the US. Instead, they have everything to do with the desire of

the Taiwanese people to participate and join international organization blocked by

China, Chinas hostile denial of Taiwanese sovereignty, and the ongoing economic and

political marginalization of Taiwan. By adhering to this so-called One China Policy,

the United States seriously contradicts the spirit of the TRA. If the TRAs binding

power is greater because it is a piece of legislation, as opposed to the Three

Communiqus, then it is not only reasonable but legitimate to point out the

contradiction between the One China Policy and the TRA, and for the US to rethink the

fallacy of its One China Policy.

Publ ic Opin ion Show s Overw helming Suppor t for theDPPs UN For Taiw an Referendum

According to an August 31st survey conducted by the DPP, 62% of respondents

believe that the UN for Taiwan Referendum directly reflects the will of the people.

Roughly equal numbers of pan-green and pan-blue supporters agree on this point.

46 percent of the respondents believe joining the UN under the name of Taiwan does

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survey shows that over 75% of swing voters and pan-green supporters agree that the

referendum proposal does not change the current status quo, while 56 percent of

pan-blue supporters hold the opposite viewpoint.

Of those surveyed 69% affirm their continued support for the proposed referendum,

despite recent discouraging and disparaging remarks made by the US officials.

A separate survey conducted by the Taiwan Thinktank in July also showed similar

results. An overwhelming 84% majority of Taiwans youth between the ages of 20-29

support the UN for Taiwan Referendum, which they believe best reflects the will of the

people in regards to the UN membership issue.

In July, numerous participants of the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY)

Dallas convention voiced their support for Taiwans application to join the UN.

Moreover, according to Department of Youth Development Director Chou Yung-hong,

these international friends further emphasized the importance for Taiwan to show

their consensus and determination to the world, in order for the international

community to truly understand Taiwans isolation.

This UN Referendum will elevate the position of the Taiwanese people onto the global

stage, and the referendum results will confirm Taiwans dream of official recognition

and acceptance in the international community.

Over 70% of People Agree that Ta iw an Is anIndependent Sovere ign Stat e

A series of polls conducted on the issue of Taiwans UN Referendum by the DPP Survey

Center show a steady increase in the number of people supporting the measure, with

the majority of the population wishing to apply for UN membership under the name of

Taiwan. Regardless of their party affiliation, the majority of those surveyed expressed

support for the referendum. Only 18.1% of the respondents disagree with the

proposal.

The survey, conducted on August 23rd and 24th, reflected steadily increasing support

for the Joining the UN, under the Name of Taiwan referendum. Currently 75.6% of all

respondents affirm their support for the referendum, a five percent increase from the

March 7th survey. The poll also sought to ascertain Taiwanese views on the



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cont in ued f rom page 11. . .

became the only legal government of China represented in the UN. Additionally, the

PRC began to replace the ROC in other international organizations and agencies

associated with the UN.

In recent years, Taiwans wealth of development experience has become a valuable

and important asset suitable to share with all of humanity. It is the wish of the people

of Taiwan to bring our experiences to the global stage, and to fulfill our obligation to

the international community by becoming a member of the UN. Thus, since 1993 the

government has searched for ways for Taiwan to join the UN.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the help of our diplomatic allies, had hoped to

establish a Special Committee in the UN General Assembly to discuss a workablescheme for Taiwan to join the United Nations.

Additionally, we had also requested the UN General Assembly to review, recall, or

amend Resolution 2758 (adopted in 1971), in order to achieve a Divided Country

Parallel Representation model, using the name Republic of China or Republic of

China on Taiwan. In the 1999 proposal, we requested that the UN General Assembly

establish a working group to study the issue of Taiwan joining the UN. In 2000, after

the first ever democratic change of government in Taiwan, in theory a new UN

strategy reflecting this democratic change should have been adopted. However, due

to the Divided Government realties in domestic politics, the government has been

unable to reevaluate and amend the traditional policy regarding the case of Taiwans

membership to the UN, and had to continue to follow the 1999 proposal. However,

due to the strong opposition of China, none of Taiwans proposals have ever gained

inclusion on the formal agenda of the General Assembly. This old strategy was too

passive, aimless, and without a clear target, and thus gradually marginalized, having

received no coverage by the international media. In fact, many people in the

international community do not even realize that Taiwan is excluded from the UN.

In the UN, Taiwan is frequently asked, What do you want? Resolution 2758 clearly

states that the Peoples Republic of China is the sole legal government of China. The

Republic of China has consequently already lost its legitimacy in the eyes of the

United Nations and its associated agencies. Between 1945 to 1971, when the ROC

represented China in the UN, it represented all of China, rather than Taiwan only.

Based on the above thinking, in the future when we are asked,What do you want?

our answer will be very clear: we want to become a new member of UN under the



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cont in ued f rom page 12. . .

name Taiwan. This new paradigm is based neither on the Parallel Representation

model, nor One Country, Two

Representations, nor the cancellation of or amendments to Resolution 2758.

Joining the United Nations as an official member is an arduous task for Taiwan, as it

would the support of a majority of member states in the General Assembly. Therefore,

only by emphasizing that Taiwan is a sovereign independent country can we counter

Chinas One China Policy, as well as the claim that Taiwan is a province of China.

How then can we show Taiwans sovereignty? A national referendum is the best option.

The truth is, the ROC method in the UN cannot work. In the long term, the

international community can learn to gradually accept and support the name Taiwan.By employing the tool of a national referendum, we can demonstrate our collective will

and also further emphasize the ridiculousness of excluding 24 million people of Taiwan

from the UN.

MOFA had repeatedly maintained that there are various methods for Taiwan to

participate in the UN, including the option of applying under the name Taiwan. Yet

during the last decade, we have never seen MOFA using the name Taiwan to apply for

UN membership. The main reason is that many people think that the existing Republic

of China Constitution limits this option. As Article One of the Constitution stipulates

that The Republic of China, founded on the Three Principles of the People, shall be a

democratic republic of the people, to be governed by the people and for the people,

MOFA was previously hesitant to use the name Taiwan when applying for UN

membership. In other words, one can argue that the current constitution restricts

Taiwans participation in the international community.

How do we break free from this dilemma? Again, holding a national referendum is the

best option. In accordance with the principles of democracy, a national referendum

strongly reflects the collective will of the countrys citizens. It represents a supreme

power that supersedes any existing laws or documents, including the Constitution.

The national referendum Joining the UN, under the name of Taiwan is the only way to

transcend the limitations set by the Constitution, and to demonstrate the collective

will of the Taiwanese people.


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August Survey Results:

Survey Dates: August 31-September 4, 2007

Total respondents: 837

Margin of error: 3.4%

Table 1: Will the UN Referendum undermine or maintain the status quo?

Question: There are people who believe "Promoting the use of the name 'Taiwan' to

join the United Nations will undermine the status quo," and there are also people

who say "Promoting the use of the name 'Taiwan' to join the United Nations will

maintain the status quo." With which statement do you agree most?

Undermine Status

Quo

No

OpinionMaintain Status Quo Total

36.2% 46.7% 17.1% 100%

Table 2: Is American opposition to the UN Referendum contrary to its most

important democratic values?

Question: Some people say "Referenda are a direct expression of public opinion.

Therefore, American opposition to a Taiwanese referendum on joining the UN is

contrary to its most important democratic values." Do you agree or disagree with

this type of statement?

Somewhat

Disagree

Strongly

disagreeStrongly

Agree Somewhat Agree No opinion Total41.3% 18.5% 10.4% 14.0% 13.9% 100%Total 'Agree': 61.6% Total 'Disagree': 27.9%



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Table 3: Should Taiwan accommodate the wishes of the United States in regards to

the UN Referendum?

Question: Some people believe, "The US expresses its opposition to Taiwan holding

a referendum to join the United Nations, therefore we should accommodate the US

and not promote the referendum." Do you agree or disagree with this type of

statement?

Strongly

AgreeSomewhat

DisagreeStrongly

disagreeSomewhat Agree No opinion Total9.0% 12.6% 9.9% 22.8% 45.8% 100%Total 'Agree': 21.6% Total 'Disagree': 68.6%

Table 4: Should Taiwan continue to work towards joining the United Nations?

Question: If the application to join the United Nations doesn't succeed in September,

do you believe that Taiwan must continue working to join the United Nations?

Somewhat

DisagreeStrongly

disagreeStrongly Agree Somewhat Agree No opinion Total49.0% 19.1% 8.2% 10.9% 12.9% 100%Total 'Agree': 68.1% Total 'Disagree': 23.8%

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