Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-04-10

The head of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Chen Ming-tong, said Tuesday that China should respect the will of Taiwan’s people in deciding their own future. The remark come after China’s president, Xi Jinping, spoke against Taiwan independence at the Boao Forum in China.

Chen said that Beijing should not make acceptance of its position on Taiwan a prerequisite for cross-strait talks. He also said Beijing should cease resorting to intimidation and pressure tactics in its approach to Taiwan.    [FULL  STORY]