[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CHINA'S PROPOSED ANTI-SECESSION LAW

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                         HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to join my 
colleagues in expressing my strong concern regarding China's proposed 
Anti-Secession Law. This unilateral initiative by the People's Republic 
of China, PRC, is a very provocative move that could permanently 
destroy the balance in the Taiwan Strait.
  This proposed law, which will be voted on as early as March in the 
full Chinese National People's Congress, is more than just propaganda. 
The law assumes that China and Taiwan are now unified and that China 
has the rights to punish anyone expressing separatist sentiments or 
engaging in separatist activities. Ultimately, China can legally pursue 
unification of Taiwan by military force.
  Because I believe this will challenge the wishes of the 23 million 
people of Taiwan who have chosen a democratic system of governance, I 
sincerely urge Chinese leaders to abide by the wishes of the Taiwanese 
people and not adopt the Anti-Secession Law this March. I also urge the 
international community to join us in voicing their disapproval of this 
confrontational law.

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