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以下是一个朋友对此提案的分析和他建议采取的立场.
我各人并不是站在某政党的立场去反对另外一个政党.
只是觉得我们应该维护祖国的团结和中加两国的友好.
我也并不想去左右大家的观点.只是提供一种意见做参考.
In the upcoming federal election, as a Chinese Canadian, your vote can have a profound impact on the direction the country will go and especially on how Canada, our new home, deals with China, the land of our ancestors, family and friends, the land we still love dearly today.
This election is of such importance because of a private member bill C-357 of the last (38th) Parliament.
Bill C-357 wants an independent Taiwan.
Bill C-357 is sponsored last April by Jim Abbott, Kootenay-Columbia, BC, of the Conservative Party. Bill C-357 is the Canadian version of the notorious Taiwan Relations Act of USA. It is also called “Taiwan Affairs Act” (http://www.parl.gc.ca/38/1/parlbus/chambus/house/bills/private/C-357/C-357_1/C-357_cover-E.html).
This bill is attached in its entirety in this email. A second document attached is an open letter to Prime Minister Martin and Conservative leader Stephen Harper from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (http://www.ceocouncil.ca/en/more_type/?type_id=2).
I quote the letter from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives,
“Bill C-357 will do much greater harm than good. Simply put, Canada’s
policy of flexible but full, official and constructive engagement with the People’s Republic of China would suffer irreparable harm and our actions would do little to benefit the people of Taiwan.
If passed, C-357 would confer de jure recognition on Taiwan, a position
that major allies of Canada such as the United States and Japan would not
consider. Such a step by the Canadian Parliament would constitute clear
interference in China’s internal affairs and undermine Canada’s longstanding
position aimed at a peaceful and constructive resolution of the differences between Beijing and Taipei.”
Bill C-357 tries to redefine the relationship between Canada and Taiwan. It tries this at a time of cross-strait talks and home coming visits to disturb the pot and derail the process. It tries to upset the status quo that has served both the mainland and Taiwan well for decades.
It does not surprise me though, since this comes from the most intolerant, most ideological party in the Parliament. The Conservative party is the only party that still hangs onto their cold war mindset. It does not want a strong and prosperous China.
This is the Party, after all, that want arms sells to Taiwan.
The problem with such idiocy is that you cannot redefine the relationship with Taiwan without redefining the relationship with China.
You can only image the reaction of the Chinese government if the conservatives form the next government in Ottawa and this bill becomes law.
We all know how the Chinese, government and ordinary citizen alike, feel about the US Taiwan Relations Act. If the Canadian government were to pass this bill, expect the strongest reactions. They have to set an example to other countries. Certainly the Chinese government does not want to see a domino’s effect. The Chinese people will no doubt support their government on national sovereignty.
Many people may still remember what happened after the French sold Taiwan Mirage fighter planes in 1992. The French consulate in Guangzhou was forced to close and French companies were excluded from the bidding lists of many lucrative contracts. Bill C-357 is much more serious that a few Mirage fighters. It will not be a surprise if the diplomatic relationship is lowered.
The conservatives certainly know the consequences. You have to wonder what they want to achieve. We understand these people do not care about the wellbeing of the people in China, but do these people care about the wellbeing of the people here in Canada? What does Canada stand to gain from this bill?
This bill first claims,
“The Conservative Party position on China is status quo, that is, continued adherence to Canada’s traditional one China policy…Bill C-357 is not intended to change Canada’s position on Taiwan’s international status, or to affect any future relationship that Taiwan might develop with China.”
Then it shows its true face,
“The PRC’s military budget, estimated currently at $65 billon, has increased by double digit figures for many years and is the third biggest in the world after the US and Russia.
China has over 700 nuclear-capable missiles pointed at Taiwan, and the newly adopted Anti-Secession Law obliges the Chinese military to invade Taiwan if it takes any action that the Chinese government considers a move towards independence. This Bill affirms Canada’s policy to call on China and Taiwan to resolve differences peacefully, through democratic means and to enter into dialogue without preconditions.”
It accuses PRC’s normal military development. Why? Because they still want to sell weaponry to Taiwan. It further endorses Chen ShuiBian’s position about cross strait dialogues, which is “without preconditions”. There is no mention of Beijing’s stand that one China is the basis of all talks.
Bill C-357 further states,
“Bill C357 formally restates the approved motions calling on Canada to support Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organizations such as the WHO.”
Since multilateral organizations include all institutions involving more than one party, we can conclude the Conservative Party endorses the membership of Taiwan in the United Nations and all other international bodies. Since only countries can become members of UN, this means the Conservative Party will recognize Taiwan as an independent country. WHO is merely a disguise and is used to win over some sympathy.
Finally, it nakedly states its true purpose,
“Chinese and Canadian officials and big business organizations have launched a campaign of strong protests to parliamentarians and the Canadian public against the Bill. They have asserted that “serious consequences” will befall Canada-China trade and other relations. “
“It will be valuable to test these assertions. “
“As with the US, this Bill will give the Canadian government the means to resist Chinese pressure. Members of Canada’s Parliament will speak. The purpose of the act is to give Canada and Taiwan the full benefit of their de facto relationship.”
It wants to provoke the Chinese government and test their resolve. It wants the full country to country relationship with Taiwan. It wants to “discontinue the current practice of refusing visas for private visits to Canada by the President and other senior officials of Taiwan”.
The Conservative Party supports the separation of Taiwan from China.
The boldness of the conservatives is based on the belief that China depends on Canada for resources far more than Canada depends on China. How static and how pathetic. The Chinese will remember this bill as it becomes the symbol of Canada as Norman Bethune once was. What benefit will Canada gain from challenging the next superpower?
The Conservatives win elections by promising tax cuts, but these cuts are mainly for big corporations and the rich. How much will ordinary Canadian save? Not much.
Don’t let your eyes blinded by small pitiful tax cuts. See the big picture. Every country is trying to boost their relationship with China, but this bunch of lunatics is doing the opposite. Where do they want to lead Canada?
How can we elect such short sightedness? How can we elect such stupidity?
The Liberal Party is the only party that voted against this bill. A vote for the Conservative Party or the NDP is a vote for C-357.
Vote against the Conservative. Vote against Bill C-357.
我各人并不是站在某政党的立场去反对另外一个政党.
只是觉得我们应该维护祖国的团结和中加两国的友好.
我也并不想去左右大家的观点.只是提供一种意见做参考.
In the upcoming federal election, as a Chinese Canadian, your vote can have a profound impact on the direction the country will go and especially on how Canada, our new home, deals with China, the land of our ancestors, family and friends, the land we still love dearly today.
This election is of such importance because of a private member bill C-357 of the last (38th) Parliament.
Bill C-357 wants an independent Taiwan.
Bill C-357 is sponsored last April by Jim Abbott, Kootenay-Columbia, BC, of the Conservative Party. Bill C-357 is the Canadian version of the notorious Taiwan Relations Act of USA. It is also called “Taiwan Affairs Act” (http://www.parl.gc.ca/38/1/parlbus/chambus/house/bills/private/C-357/C-357_1/C-357_cover-E.html).
This bill is attached in its entirety in this email. A second document attached is an open letter to Prime Minister Martin and Conservative leader Stephen Harper from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (http://www.ceocouncil.ca/en/more_type/?type_id=2).
I quote the letter from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives,
“Bill C-357 will do much greater harm than good. Simply put, Canada’s
policy of flexible but full, official and constructive engagement with the People’s Republic of China would suffer irreparable harm and our actions would do little to benefit the people of Taiwan.
If passed, C-357 would confer de jure recognition on Taiwan, a position
that major allies of Canada such as the United States and Japan would not
consider. Such a step by the Canadian Parliament would constitute clear
interference in China’s internal affairs and undermine Canada’s longstanding
position aimed at a peaceful and constructive resolution of the differences between Beijing and Taipei.”
Bill C-357 tries to redefine the relationship between Canada and Taiwan. It tries this at a time of cross-strait talks and home coming visits to disturb the pot and derail the process. It tries to upset the status quo that has served both the mainland and Taiwan well for decades.
It does not surprise me though, since this comes from the most intolerant, most ideological party in the Parliament. The Conservative party is the only party that still hangs onto their cold war mindset. It does not want a strong and prosperous China.
This is the Party, after all, that want arms sells to Taiwan.
The problem with such idiocy is that you cannot redefine the relationship with Taiwan without redefining the relationship with China.
You can only image the reaction of the Chinese government if the conservatives form the next government in Ottawa and this bill becomes law.
We all know how the Chinese, government and ordinary citizen alike, feel about the US Taiwan Relations Act. If the Canadian government were to pass this bill, expect the strongest reactions. They have to set an example to other countries. Certainly the Chinese government does not want to see a domino’s effect. The Chinese people will no doubt support their government on national sovereignty.
Many people may still remember what happened after the French sold Taiwan Mirage fighter planes in 1992. The French consulate in Guangzhou was forced to close and French companies were excluded from the bidding lists of many lucrative contracts. Bill C-357 is much more serious that a few Mirage fighters. It will not be a surprise if the diplomatic relationship is lowered.
The conservatives certainly know the consequences. You have to wonder what they want to achieve. We understand these people do not care about the wellbeing of the people in China, but do these people care about the wellbeing of the people here in Canada? What does Canada stand to gain from this bill?
This bill first claims,
“The Conservative Party position on China is status quo, that is, continued adherence to Canada’s traditional one China policy…Bill C-357 is not intended to change Canada’s position on Taiwan’s international status, or to affect any future relationship that Taiwan might develop with China.”
Then it shows its true face,
“The PRC’s military budget, estimated currently at $65 billon, has increased by double digit figures for many years and is the third biggest in the world after the US and Russia.
China has over 700 nuclear-capable missiles pointed at Taiwan, and the newly adopted Anti-Secession Law obliges the Chinese military to invade Taiwan if it takes any action that the Chinese government considers a move towards independence. This Bill affirms Canada’s policy to call on China and Taiwan to resolve differences peacefully, through democratic means and to enter into dialogue without preconditions.”
It accuses PRC’s normal military development. Why? Because they still want to sell weaponry to Taiwan. It further endorses Chen ShuiBian’s position about cross strait dialogues, which is “without preconditions”. There is no mention of Beijing’s stand that one China is the basis of all talks.
Bill C-357 further states,
“Bill C357 formally restates the approved motions calling on Canada to support Taiwan’s participation in multilateral organizations such as the WHO.”
Since multilateral organizations include all institutions involving more than one party, we can conclude the Conservative Party endorses the membership of Taiwan in the United Nations and all other international bodies. Since only countries can become members of UN, this means the Conservative Party will recognize Taiwan as an independent country. WHO is merely a disguise and is used to win over some sympathy.
Finally, it nakedly states its true purpose,
“Chinese and Canadian officials and big business organizations have launched a campaign of strong protests to parliamentarians and the Canadian public against the Bill. They have asserted that “serious consequences” will befall Canada-China trade and other relations. “
“It will be valuable to test these assertions. “
“As with the US, this Bill will give the Canadian government the means to resist Chinese pressure. Members of Canada’s Parliament will speak. The purpose of the act is to give Canada and Taiwan the full benefit of their de facto relationship.”
It wants to provoke the Chinese government and test their resolve. It wants the full country to country relationship with Taiwan. It wants to “discontinue the current practice of refusing visas for private visits to Canada by the President and other senior officials of Taiwan”.
The Conservative Party supports the separation of Taiwan from China.
The boldness of the conservatives is based on the belief that China depends on Canada for resources far more than Canada depends on China. How static and how pathetic. The Chinese will remember this bill as it becomes the symbol of Canada as Norman Bethune once was. What benefit will Canada gain from challenging the next superpower?
The Conservatives win elections by promising tax cuts, but these cuts are mainly for big corporations and the rich. How much will ordinary Canadian save? Not much.
Don’t let your eyes blinded by small pitiful tax cuts. See the big picture. Every country is trying to boost their relationship with China, but this bunch of lunatics is doing the opposite. Where do they want to lead Canada?
How can we elect such short sightedness? How can we elect such stupidity?
The Liberal Party is the only party that voted against this bill. A vote for the Conservative Party or the NDP is a vote for C-357.
Vote against the Conservative. Vote against Bill C-357.
