Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-10-09

Taiwan’s top China policymaker, Katherine Chang, says that neither harboring hatred

(CNA)

nor currying favor with China can help the two sides solve their differences. Chang was speaking on Sunday at a reception for Hong Kong and Macao residents visiting Taiwan to celebrate the country’s National Day.

Chang is the minister of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the highest official government body charting Taiwan’s relations with China.

Chang said that while Taiwan insists on sovereignty, dignity, equality and reciprocity in its relations with China, the government also has “some flexibility.” She urged Beijing to hold talks with Taipei so that the two sides can together create a mutually beneficial, win-win situation.    [FULL  STORY]