Our democratic system, national identity, and international space must be respected. Any forms of suppression will harm the stability of cross-strait relations.
Mrs. Thatcher was a powerful figure at the time I was a student in London. And I admire her versatility and strength.
A more consistent and sustainable relationship with China will be a core goal of my administration. That requires open channels of communication, both with China's leadership and the Taiwanese people.
For many Taiwanese, almost all Taiwanese, we'd like to we say we are a country, and we have a sovereignty of our own.
I will make the greatest efforts to seek mutually acceptable interaction between Taiwan and mainland China.
I will rebuild the people's trust in government and create a stable foundation for Taiwan's future development.
