Worsening Rift

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Byline: Jesus M Elbinias

THE dialogue Taiwanese leaders call to engage with China to reduce tensions arising from the crossstraits issue amid Taipeias bid for independence may be to no avail if Taipei insists on separating Taiwan from mainland China. For many years since 2000, the Taiwan government has extended more than 40 olive branches of peace to PRC (Peopleas Republic of China). Although the 23 million people of Taiwan have long held their willingness to be in goodwill in reconciliation, proactive cooperation, and permanent peace with China, this may not be materialized so long as Taiwan does not accept the condition offered by China to Taiwan of the "One China" policy. I …