Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou considers it “extremely unwise” for North
Korea to generate tensions in East Asia by launching a rocket, his spokesman
said Wednesday.
“President Ma believes that the
move is extremely unwise and he has expressed his displeasure,” said
Presidential Office spokesman Fan Chiang Tai-chi yesterday.
“Government ministries have taken
response measures and are keeping abreast of the situation, said Fan Chiang.
Ma said that no matter how Japan,
South Korea and the United States choose to respond, ministries have the
support of the Republic of China, according to Fan Chiang.
Earlier yesterday, North Korea
surprised some in the international community by launching a long-range rocket
that may have put a satellite into orbit. The successful blast-off comes a week
before South Korea's presidential election.
DPP condemns launch, Ma
The Democratic Progressive Party
(DPP) stands against any provocative act that undermines regional peace and
stability, said Chairman Su Tseng-chang at the party's Taipei headquarters. Su
also condemned Ma for failing to take preemptive measures.
“North Korea launches a rocket at
Taiwan's doorstep. Ma did not take pre-emptive national security measures,”
said Su.
The opposition party chairman
added that Ma's post-launch response has been insufficient.
“He behaves as if the launch has
nothing to do with him. As the leader of the nation, Ma should treat a
provocative act at Taiwan's doorstep with an attitude of severe protest,” said
Su.
Lack of Cross-strait communication
Also yesterday, the DPP called on
Ma to communicate with China regarding human rights issues in Tibet.
Since 2009, more than 100
Tibetans have self-immolated in protest against China rule and the
marginalisation of Tibetan culture and religion. The DPP's Central Standing Committee
stands with the Tibetans, said party spokesman Lin Chun-hsien.
On Wednesday, the Central
Standing Committee passed a formal party resolution requesting that the Ma
administration “convey human rights concerns during cross-strait exchanges” and
“call on China to face the Tibetans' requests,” according to Lin.
Enru Lin
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