Taiwan is democratic.

I think that Chairman Xi Jinping's courage tackling corruption is an important matter in the development of Chinese society. I also look forward to…

— Tsai Ing-wen

We stand with the people of Taiwan and their democratic ways, and I am proud to be a part of reaffirming the unwavering commitment…

— Eliot Engel

These two points are lies. UN Resolution 2758 does not say a word about the relationship between Taiwan and China, let alone say that…

— Annette Lu

Taiwan and China are related ethnically and close neighbors geographically. There's no reason to resent or to fight against each other.

— Annette Lu

Taiwan matters because of its vital role in spreading democracy in East Asia. Taiwan matters because of its strategic importance to promote peace in…

— Annette Lu

Taiwan's democracy has grown very fast and we enjoy a certain degree of freedom, as other developed democracies like the United States.

— Annette Lu

I am very optimistic about the long run prospects for democracy in China. Chinese society is being dramatically and rapidly transformed. And there’s rising…

— Larry Diamond

More and more of the Taiwanese economy is connected with the mainland. There are more and more exchanges taking place. There's no reason to…

— Henry A. Kissinger

Well it did not make excessive sense to say that 20 million people are the recognized government of a billion people that have their…

— Henry A. Kissinger

What China would do, I cannot predict. China has all but given up the claim to the use of force, except in the circumstance…

— Henry A. Kissinger

When I was in Taiwan, I was taught in school that Taiwan is part of China.

— Alex Chiu

Taiwan will probably not declare independence. The question isn't independence. The issue is whether Taiwan will declare itself as a sovereign separate state. That…

— Henry A. Kissinger

If we want more trade in the world, we should establish bilateral trade agreements with other democratic countries. That way we can control the…

— Dana Rohrabacher

The Bush administration continues to coddle China, despite its continuing crackdown on democratic reform, its brutal subjugation of Tibet, its irresponsible export of nuclear…

— William J. Clinton

In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian…

— Jim Costa