Taiwan is not a colony of the US

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By Koo Kuan-min ???

Monday, May 17, 2004,Page 8

Historical Background: On July 2, 1776, in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress adopted the resolution that declared independence from Great Britain. It declared, in part, "that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved." The declaration, which explained why the Colonies (now States) declared their independence, was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

President Chen Shui-bian (???) will be re-inaugurated on May 20. US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said that the US is seriously concerned about Chen's inaugural speech, and that the US will closely observe his words and actions.

As far as we are concerned, Powell's remarks are inappropriate. Since the US is criticizing and commenting on Chen's words and actions, we must tell the US that the Republic of China on Taiwan is a sovereign and independent nation, and not a US colony or subordinate nation. The US should exercise self-restraint in its meddling in Taiwan's domestic affairs.

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