Premier sets preconditions for cross-strait talks on military CBMs
ROC Central News Agency
2010/03/16 16:27:04
Taipei, March 16 (CNA) Premier Wu Den-yih set two preconditions Tuesday for talks with China on cross-Taiwan Strait military confidence building measures (CBMs).
First, Taiwan must maintain a streamlined yet strong military that is capable of defending Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, Wu told lawmakers during an interpellation session at the Legislative Yuan.
Second, the talks must be conducted step by step, he added.
The premier also said the two sides should show mutual respect and self-restraint and achieve an equal footing before they can further discuss issues regarding military CBMs.
For example, he said, in the event of a military plane from either side crossing the median line in the Taiwan Strait, the two sides should remain calm and avoid immediate war.
On a proposal by ruling Kuomintang Legislator Justin Chou that Taipei and Beijing set up a hotline to reduce the chances of such incidents, Wu said he will pass on the idea to President Ma Ying-jeou. (By Vicky Hsu and Y.F. Low) ENDITEM /pc
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