Why not let the Taiwanese, in the spirit of freedom and self-determination, have a one time, winner take all referendum, supervised by Jimmy Carter for fairness, and live by the results, whatever they may be?
Let the PRC participate freely in the referendum by pushing its side of the issue, but agree to abide peacefully by the honest result. If the PRC promises Freedom Island No. 2, with slow integration, no oppression, no vengeance on those who wanted Taiwan to become an independent republic and a government much like HK's, it could win the referendum. Those terms would satisfy the world community, prevent war and bad nastiness, and actually be a fair way to resolve the impasse.
As I am completely ignorant of the issue, there are no doubt flaws in this suggestion large enough to drive trucks through. |
