Formosa News
Date: 2019/01/16

Earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping had urged Taiwan to accept the inevitability of reunification. He said that reunification under the “one country, two systems” framework would not compromise Taiwan’s political system and freedoms. Today the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan issued a public rebuke to Xi, saying that his promise to preserve Taiwan’s freedoms was a lie. The church called on Taiwan’s government to push for constitutional reform to formally establish a new, independent country.

The Chinese president’s remarks on “one country, two systems” have been poorly received in Taiwan. Today the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan forcefully asserted its position in a statement.

Lyim Hong-tiong
Church general secretary
We hope that the government will push constitutional reform, formulate a Constitution that conforms to Taiwan’s reality, and realize our aspiration to have a new and independent country.

Hsieh Po-tsan
Church moderator
In addition, we resolutely reject Xi Jinping’s proposal of unification under “one country, two systems.” For a long time now, Taiwan has been defrauded and oppressed by the two Chinas – that is, China’s Communist Party and China’s Kuomintang. This is the moment of our awakening. Let us take our future into our own hands.    [FULL  STORY]