We should not allow this day to pass without a brief comment on the Republic Of China’s Presidential Election, in Taiwan.
The win by Tsai Ing-wen, the pro-independence opposition leader, is quite significant, which is evident by the apparent lack of attention by the Communist Party of China on the mainland, and the consequential absence of much comment in Chinese media.
Mme. Tsai said she would establish "consistent, predictable and sustainable" relations with China and not be provocative, to ensure the status quo. But a study of those ambiguous words within Roget’s Thesaurus may raise a few academic eyebrows.
However, she added that she would defend Taiwan's interests and its sovereignty (One must be cautiously reminded that the PRC has not renounced the use of force to ensure eventual unification with the island).
Even though only one day has passed, my keen interest in the matter is why I write here, and patience must prevail. But I hope to hear of its importance to you.
