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Taiwan's central election commission projected that Ma Ying-jeou had won more than 58 percent versus Frank Hsieh's 41 percent, with most of the votes counted.
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Wow - 75% voter turnout - pretty impressive.
Taiwan's central election commission projected that Ma Ying-jeou had won more than 58 percent versus Frank Hsieh's 41 percent, with most of the votes counted.
Originally posted by: LongCoolMother
The KMT won by a HUGE margin. Turns out the people of Taiwan are finally sick and tired of all the BS they've received from the DPP.
If you are familiar with Taiwan, you know how intense the politics are. And so many people from other countries flew there just for the weekend to cast their ballots.
Originally posted by: dahunan
I read other pieces that said they want stronger economic ties to China and wanted more connection to China in other ways.. This guy was probably a Chinese plant
Originally posted by: rchiu
Originally posted by: dahunan
I read other pieces that said they want stronger economic ties to China and wanted more connection to China in other ways.. This guy was probably a Chinese plant
Laugh...the guy is a Harvard graduate and was the mayor of the biggest city in Taiwan. He knows more about Taiwan and how to use diplomacy to protect Taiwan then some Internet armchair general who have no idea what the heck he is talking about.
Originally posted by: rchiu
Originally posted by: dahunan
I read other pieces that said they want stronger economic ties to China and wanted more connection to China in other ways.. This guy was probably a Chinese plant
Laugh...the guy is a Harvard graduate and was the mayor of the biggest city in Taiwan. He knows more about Taiwan and how to use diplomacy to protect Taiwan then some Internet armchair general who have no idea what the heck he is talking about.
The president said the election showed "the strength and vitality of its democracy" and that Taiwan "is a beacon of democracy to Asia and the world."
Originally posted by: ZzZGuy
As it stands right now, it is impossible to invade Taiwan, China simply does not have the ability to move enough troops onto the island across the 100 miles of open water and the Taiwan beaches are death traps, China's numbers mean nothing. I don't know how the war in the air would go but China would have to pull a lot of stuff from other areas it would rather not. If they opt for a naval blockade, what happens if American ships ignore the blockage? Are they willing to open fire and risk a war or at least increased US support of Taiwan. The missiles will have a limited impact more for shock value and once fired there will only be a small trickle of them afterwards.
On Taiwan's side i hear they are not upgrading their military very much to counter China, so I don't think they are all that interested in being declared a separate country from China just yet.
So I think China is going for a more passive way to take control on Taiwan, even if it takes 50 to 100 years. If i'm wrong on any of these points feel free to correct me.
Originally posted by: ManSnake
The guy wasn't even born in Taiwan. He was born in Hong Kong. So he might be a Chinese plant after all.
Originally posted by: dahunan
Originally posted by: rchiu
Originally posted by: dahunan
I read other pieces that said they want stronger economic ties to China and wanted more connection to China in other ways.. This guy was probably a Chinese plant
Laugh...the guy is a Harvard graduate and was the mayor of the biggest city in Taiwan. He knows more about Taiwan and how to use diplomacy to protect Taiwan then some Internet armchair general who have no idea what the heck he is talking about.
Why do you assume he is for Taiwanese when all he talks about are great economic ties to China.. It will be a two way street.. More Chinese firms setting up shop in Taiwan .. more influence from the wonderfully peaceful and liberty loving Chinese Government
Sad that you so quickly talk trash about the DPP who wanted to strengthen Taiwan .. not weaken her with Chinese influence
Originally posted by: ManSnake
Originally posted by: rchiu
Originally posted by: dahunan
I read other pieces that said they want stronger economic ties to China and wanted more connection to China in other ways.. This guy was probably a Chinese plant
Laugh...the guy is a Harvard graduate and was the mayor of the biggest city in Taiwan. He knows more about Taiwan and how to use diplomacy to protect Taiwan then some Internet armchair general who have no idea what the heck he is talking about.
The guy wasn't even born in Taiwan. He was born in Hong Kong. So he might be a Chinese plant after all.
Originally posted by: dahunan
Called slap in face to USA - Country that has protected them from China forever
Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Originally posted by: dahunan
Called slap in face to USA - Country that has protected them from China forever
I see it as an opportunity to make peace with China over this.
Should we deny Taiwan?s will to suck up to its mother country? Apparently they elected to do so.
You don't seem to understand the issues actually at stake here and debated in this particular election.Originally posted by: Jaskalas
I see it as an opportunity to make peace with China over this.
Should we deny Taiwan?s will to suck up to its mother country? Apparently they elected to do so.
Originally posted by: MadRat
Taiwanese people are not Chinese. Why do people automatically accept China's claim to these sovereign people and their land?
Originally posted by: MadRat
Taiwanese people are not Chinese. Why do people automatically accept China's claim to these sovereign people and their land?
Originally posted by: MadRat
I clearly stated Taiwanese. Leave it to sunzt to be confused what a Taiwanese person is opposed to a Chinese. Obviously he doesn't know the difference.