The DPP is committed to its responsibilities for the future of Taiwan, — Cross-Strait relations

"The present state of tension in the Taiwan area was created directly by Chinese Communist action, not by that of the Republic of China or by the United States. The fact is that following a long period of relative calm in that area, the Chine Communists, without provocation, suddenly initiated a heavy artillery bombardment of Quemoy and began harassing the regular supply of the civilian and military population of the Quemoys. This intense military activity was begun on August 23rd-some three weeks after your visit to Peiping. The official Peiping radio has repeatedly been announcing that the purpose of these military operations is to take Taiwan (formosa) as well as Quemoy and Matsu, by armed force. In virtually every Peiping broadcast, Taiwan (formosa) and the offshore islands are linked as the objective of what is called the "Chinese Peoples Liberation Army."

"It would be against (Mainland) Chinas hope of a rapprochement in cross-strait relations if it continues to ignore Taiwans rights and suppress Taiwans participation in international organizations."

"Both of our (Mainland China and Taiwan) legal and governance systems were built following the one China structure. That is why cross-strait relations are not state-to-state relations and there is no room for Taiwanese independence."

"I support Chinas "one country, two systems" policy and (Taiwans) peaceful unification with China."

"The Kuomintang and the Democratic Progressive Party have both been avoiding elaborating on cross-strait relations, but the problem can only be solved by confronting it."

"And now, Nostalgia is the coastline, a shallow strait. I, on this side, The mainland, on the other."