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Peter Chang, World United for Formosa Independence
read by Chong-Hi Chhoa

Dear Friends,

Many thanks to Dr. Gerstein and Prof. Norbu for organizing this wonderful "Independence March." As we know the purpose of this long march is to demand Tibetan Independence. This is why we are here to unequivocally support the Tibetan Independence. Yes, we also come here to support East Turkistan, Southern Mogolian, and Taiwan Independence.

Tibet, East Turkistan, or Southern Mongolia is an independent sovereign country under illegal occupation by China. Taiwan too is an independent sovereign country, and Taiwan has never been ruled by the Communist government in China for even a single day. However, China claims Taiwan is a renegade province and constantly threatens and intimidates Taiwan. The political future of these countries can only be decided, not by China or anyone else, but by the respective peoples of Tibet, East Turkistan, Southern Mongolia and Taiwan. We call upon the international community to recognize these countries' sovereignty and to respect their peoples' rights to pursue an independent country.

China's blatant abuse of human rights has been directed against its own people as well as the Tibetans in Tibet and the Uyghur in Eastern Turkistan. President Clinton himself recently acknowledged that his policy of engagement has not yielded any improvement in China's record on human rights. As a result of unfair trade practices, the United States suffered a $38 billion trade deficit against China last year.

We are calling all people of good will to support independent nationhood for Tibet, East Turkistan, Southern Mongolia and Taiwan. We are appealing to all peace-loving nations to promote these countries' membership in the United Nations. We are also calling for evidence of improvement on human rights and trade practices before granting China the Most Favored Nation status.

On June 28, our organization, World United Formosans for Independence, and other Taiwanese organizations will hold a "Say YES to Taiwan Independence, Say No to China" rally in New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. We urge you to join us on June 28.

Say Yes to Tibet Independence!

Say Yes to East Turkistan Independence!

Say Yes to Southern Mongolian Independence!

Say Yes to Taiwan Independence!

Say No to China!

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