"They also know that an independent Taiwan would probably not be recognized internationally."

China refuses to deal with him because his party formally advocates an independent Taiwan.

"I'll help you if you'll put forward the case for an independent Taiwan in your article."

After being released, he fell in with other dissidents and began to seek not just democracy but an independent Taiwan, separate from the Chinese mainland.

But there is also a minority that favors the proclamation of an independent Taiwan.

Meanwhile, Taiwan's ascendant opposition party openly calls for an independent Taiwan.

However, a free, democratic and independent Taiwan could be recognized by any and every other nation.

"I want to show my support for an independent Taiwan in any way I can."

Only a fully independent Taiwan is a guarantee of peace in the Far East.

I repeat: only a fully independent Taiwan is a guarantee of peace in the Far East.