"We should never have a doubt about Taiwan's independent status. Taiwan has been an independent and sovereign country since 23 March 1996, the day of its first direct presidential election."

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“Taiwan can say no to the UN in public.”

“什麼時代了！知識的時代讀愈多書，就是愈多的財富，也就是愈多的權力！Knowledge is power！（知識就是力量！）Knowledge is wealth！（知識就是財富！）”

“Taiwan does not oppose that there is only one China in the world, but that does not mean Taiwan is part of China.”

“The silent annexation is ongoing. The Democratic Progressive Party’s loss of power might be tolerable, but the loss of sovereignty in our time would be an irreversible mistake that would jeopardize future generations.”

“Only the blue sky, green land alliance can make Taiwan better.”

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