Taipei's Clarion Call: A Sovereignty Declaration in a Changing World In recent days, the White House has been abuzz with speculation about the United States' stance on Taiwan's future.
President Lai Ching te's clarification of what "Taiwan independence" means is not only a reiteration of his party's long held views but also a pointed rebuke to China's assertion that the island is an integral part of its territory.
The Democratic Progressive Party, which has been at the forefront of Taiwan's self governance movement since 1999, passed a resolution affirming that Taiwan is already a sovereign and independent country called the Republic of China.