ASSESSMENTS
China: Taiwan and the Anti-Secession Law
Mar 9, 2005 | 04:01 GMT
Summary
China revealed more details about the controversial Anti-Secession Law during a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on March 8. The most notable element revealed thus far is the focus on Taiwan's potential to hold a national referendum on independence or constitutional change and the explanation that China would not target all of Taiwan for separatist activities, just those individuals involved. Far from strengthening Beijing's hand in dealing with Taipei, the draft appears to show weakness.
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