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To: lorne who wrote (49658)	2/26/2000 8:26:00 AM
From: long-gone	Respond to of 116796

Lorne, I find the freedom of speech a base for intelligent investing.

To: lorne who wrote (49658)	2/26/2000 9:20:00 AM
From: long-gone	Respond to of 116796

Saturday, February 26, 2000 Taiwan firm on sovereignty AGENCIES in Taipei -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taiwan yesterday reiterated its independent sovereignty, warning Beijing that military threats and political pressure would only deepen cross-strait tensions. It also urged China to resume bilateral talks and strengthen exchanges to push for better ties between the two sides. "The Republic of China [Taiwan] is an independent sovereignty. This fact does not change even after Beijing has issued its White Paper," said Su Chi, chairman of the cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council, responsible for handling affairs with Beijing. Mr Su accused Beijing of trying to interfere with Taiwan's March 18 presidential elections after Monday's White Paper, which said the island's repeated rejection of reunification talks would lead to war. "It is communist China which has held back exchanges, turned down talks and hurt the process of peaceful reunification," Mr Su said. "The White Paper, issued during our presidential campaign period, clearly showed Beijing's intention to influence our elections and mislead the international community." Taiwan refused to heed any military threat, Mr Su said, adding: "Violence or military threats cannot resolve any problems but only create more disputes. "Taiwan definitely refuses to accept Beijing's 'one China' definition which dwarfs our status." scmp.com