Chen Shui-bian Taiwan Quotations

In the 1999 resolution regarding Taiwan's future passed by the Democratic Progressive Party, it is stated very clearly that any change to the status quo of Taiwan must be decided by the people of Taiwan through referenda.

The majority of Taiwan people cannot accept Taiwan becoming a second Hong Kong, nor can we accept Taiwan becoming a local government of the People's Republic of China or a Special Administrative Region of China.

We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.

We will strive to make Taiwan a better place and enable our people to live better lives.

I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan.

Secondly I would like to make continuous efforts of stabilising cross Strait relations, eventually reaching peace across the Taiwan strait and stability and security in the Asia Pacific region.

I have great confidence in Taiwan's democracy.

It is not only a new era for Taiwan's democracy, it is a new era for solidarity and harmony, and a new era for peace across the Taiwan Strait.

The whole world is watching Taiwan's democracy, and the 23 million people of Taiwan will get a thumbs up from the world.

I believe no one is willing to give up taking the road of freedom, democracy, and human rights. The 23 million Taiwan people should continue to insist on walking their own path.