“Beijing should face up to the existence of the Republic of China, as it is the best connection linking Taipei and Beijing.”

—  Hau Lung-pin

Hau Lung-pin (2016) cited in " Peace reliant on ‘consensus’: KMT’s Hau http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2016/10/12/2003656994" on Taipei Times, 12 October 2016

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