COMMENTS FROM THE CHINESE-LANGUAGE PRESS ON LIFTING MARTIAL LAW
AND THE FORMATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES IN TAIWAN

The government of the Republic of China, now effective only on 
Taiwan, has recently announced that the state of martial law will be 
lifted sometime in the near future. The Martial Law itself will remain on
the books, but its current enforcement will end. A National Security Law 
(sometimes called State Security Law) is now being drafted and will be 
enacted before the lifting of the state of martial law. In addition, after 
the upcoming elections (December 6, 1986), several other laws will be revised 
to allow active political competition. Recently, a new political party has 
formed on Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party. The Kuomintang (KMT) 
might view this group as separatist, as there are phrases in its charter on 
self-determination, but none of the existing restrictions on political 
parties have been imposed. The information that follows has been excerpted 
from various Chinese-language newspapers. 1/ Besides providing details on 
the legislative changes under consideration in Taipei, the papers have 
different editorial stances with regard to the political developments. 
I. Kuo chi jih pao [International Daily News]
This newspaper is published in Los Angeles by Li Ya-p'ing. It is
independent in orientation and has criticized the current regime. Li was
arrested in Taiwan on sedition charges in 1985. The paper has published the
party platform of the Democratic Progressive Party, formed this year.

1/ Two items from the pro-Taiwan, English-language newspaper Free China 
Journal, published in Taipei, have been attached. One gives statistics on 
candidates for the upcoming election and the other describes plans for 
drafting the National Security Law.COMMENTS FROM THE CHINESE-LANGUAGE PRESS ON LIFTING MARTIAL LAW
AND THE FORMATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES IN TAIWAN

The government of the Republic of China, now effective only on 
Taiwan, has recently announced that the state of martial law will be 
lifted sometime in the near future. The Martial Law itself will remain on
the books, but its current enforcement will end. A National Security Law 
(sometimes called State Security Law) is now being drafted and will be 
enacted before the lifting of the state of martial law. In addition, after 
the upcoming elections (December 6, 1986), several other laws will be revised 
to allow active political competition. Recently, a new political party has 
formed on Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party. The Kuomintang (KMT) 
might view this group as separatist, as there are phrases in its charter on 
self-determination, but none of the existing restrictions on political 
parties have been imposed. The information that follows has been excerpted 
from various Chinese-language newspapers. 1/ Besides providing details on 
the legislative changes under consideration in Taipei, the papers have 
different editorial stances with regard to the political developments. 
I. Kuo chi jih pao [International Daily News]
This newspaper is published in Los Angeles by Li Ya-p'ing. It is
independent in orientation and has criticized the current regime. Li was
arrested in Taiwan on sedition charges in 1985. The paper has published the
party platform of the Democratic Progressive Party, formed this year.

1/ Two items from the pro-Taiwan, English-language newspaper Free China 
Journal, published in Taipei, have been attached. One gives statistics on 
candidates for the upcoming election and the other describes plans for 
drafting the National Security Law.COMMENTS FROM THE CHINESE-LANGUAGE PRESS ON LIFTING MARTIAL LAW
AND THE FORMATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES IN TAIWAN

The government of the Republic of China, now effective only on 
Taiwan, has recently announced that the state of martial law will be 
lifted sometime in the near future. The Martial Law itself will remain on
the books, but its current enforcement will end. A National Security Law 
(sometimes called State Security Law) is now being drafted and will be 
enacted before the lifting of the state of martial law. In addition, after 
the upcoming elections (December 6, 1986), several other laws will be revised 
to allow active political competition. Recently, a new political party has 
formed on Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party. The Kuomintang (KMT) 
might view this group as separatist, as there are phrases in its charter on 
self-determination, but none of the existing restrictions on political 
parties have been imposed. The information that follows has been excerpted 
from various Chinese-language newspapers. 1/ Besides providing details on 
the legislative changes under consideration in Taipei, the papers have 
different editorial stances with regard to the political developments. 
I. Kuo chi jih pao [International Daily News]
This newspaper is published in Los Angeles by Li Ya-p'ing. It is
independent in orientation and has criticized the current regime. Li was
arrested in Taiwan on sedition charges in 1985. The paper has published the
party platform of the Democratic Progressive Party, formed this year.

1/ Two items from the pro-Taiwan, English-language newspaper Free China 
Journal, published in Taipei, have been attached. One gives statistics on 
candidates for the upcoming election and the other describes plans for 
drafting the National Security Law.COMMENTS FROM THE CHINESE-LANGUAGE PRESS ON LIFTING MARTIAL LAW
AND THE FORMATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES IN TAIWAN

The government of the Republic of China, now effective only on 
Taiwan, has recently announced that the state of martial law will be 
lifted sometime in the near future. The Martial Law itself will remain on
the books, but its current enforcement will end. A National Security Law 
(sometimes called State Security Law) is now being drafted and will be 
enacted before the lifting of the state of martial law. In addition, after 
the upcoming elections (December 6, 1986), several other laws will be revised 
to allow active political competition. Recently, a new political party has 
formed on Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party. The Kuomintang (KMT) 
might view this group as separatist, as there are phrases in its charter on 
self-determination, but none of the existing restrictions on political 
parties have been imposed. The information that follows has been excerpted 
from various Chinese-language newspapers. 1/ Besides providing details on 
the legislative changes under consideration in Taipei, the papers have 
different editorial stances with regard to the political developments. 
I. Kuo chi jih pao [International Daily News]
This newspaper is published in Los Angeles by Li Ya-p'ing. It is
independent in orientation and has criticized the current regime. Li was
arrested in Taiwan on sedition charges in 1985. The paper has published the
party platform of the Democratic Progressive Party, formed this year.

1/ Two items from the pro-Taiwan, English-language newspaper Free China 
Journal, published in Taipei, have been attached. One gives statistics on 
candidates for the upcoming election and the other describes plans for 
drafting the National Security Law.COMMENTS FROM THE CHINESE-LANGUAGE PRESS ON LIFTING MARTIAL LAW
AND THE FORMATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES IN TAIWAN

The government of the Republic of China, now effective only on 
Taiwan, has recently announced that the state of martial law will be 
lifted sometime in the near future. The Martial Law itself will remain on
the books, but its current enforcement will end. A National Security Law 
(sometimes called State Security Law) is now being drafted and will be 
enacted before the lifting of the state of martial law. In addition, after 
the upcoming elections (December 6, 1986), several other laws will be revised 
to allow active political competition. Recently, a new political party has 
formed on Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party. The Kuomintang (KMT) 
might view this group as separatist, as there are phrases in its charter on 
self-determination, but none of the existing restrictions on political 
parties have been imposed. The information that follows has been excerpted 
from various Chinese-language newspapers. 1/ Besides providing details on 
the legislative changes under consideration in Taipei, the papers have 
different editorial stances with regard to the political developments. 
I. Kuo chi jih pao [International Daily News]
This newspaper is published in Los Angeles by Li Ya-p'ing. It is
independent in orientation and has criticized the current regime. Li was
arrested in Taiwan on sedition charges in 1985. The paper has published the
party platform of the Democratic Progressive Party, formed this year.

1/ Two items from the pro-Taiwan, English-language newspaper Free China 
Journal, published in Taipei, have been attached. One gives statistics on 
candidates for the upcoming election and the other describes plans for 
drafting the National Security Law.2

(Oct. 27, 1986, p. 7) Members of the Legislative Yuan expressed 
the desire to hold hearings on the enactment of the National Security Law 
(NSL). Instructions went from Premier Yu Kuo-hua to the Minister of Internal 
Affairs and others to speed up the drafting of the NSL and the revision of other 
laws.

(Oct. 28, 1986, p.10) The group responsible for preparing a draft 
of the NSL is to be convened by Wu Po-hsiung. The initial group will consist 
of the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Defense, a person from the administration 
[roughly equivalent in responsibility to the U.S. Office of 
Management and Budget], the Chairman of the National Science Commission, and 
a minister without portfolio. The group responsible for revising the Organic 
Law for People's Groups will be convened by the Political Vice-Minister from
the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The group responsible for revising the 
Election and Recall Law will be convened by a member of the Central Election
Commission. Materials for all three groups will be gathered from foreign 
countries as well as Taiwan, and scholars views will be solicited.
             (Oct. 31, 1986, p. 2) The Ministry of Internal Affairs has 
recently established three small groups to work on drafting the NSL, revising 
the Election and Recall Law, and revising the Organization Law for People's 
Groups. It is understood that a very preliminary draft of the NSL has been 
prepared and the law may be enacted in December. It will take two months 
after that for each of the revisions to be completed. So much work is needed 
to revised the Election and Recall Law [the author feels] that it will 
probably not be ready until April. It will take that long to gather material 
after the forthcoming election is held. Also, by taking two months for each 
revision, manpower may be conserved.2

(Oct. 27, 1986, p. 7) Members of the Legislative Yuan expressed 
the desire to hold hearings on the enactment of the National Security Law 
(NSL). Instructions went from Premier Yu Kuo-hua to the Minister of Internal 
Affairs and others to speed up the drafting of the NSL and the revision of other 
laws.

(Oct. 28, 1986, p.10) The group responsible for preparing a draft 
of the NSL is to be convened by Wu Po-hsiung. The initial group will consist 
of the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Defense, a person from the administration 
[roughly equivalent in responsibility to the U.S. Office of 
Management and Budget], the Chairman of the National Science Commission, and 
a minister without portfolio. The group responsible for revising the Organic 
Law for People's Groups will be convened by the Political Vice-Minister from
the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The group responsible for revising the 
Election and Recall Law will be convened by a member of the Central Election
Commission. Materials for all three groups will be gathered from foreign 
countries as well as Taiwan, and scholars views will be solicited.
             (Oct. 31, 1986, p. 2) The Ministry of Internal Affairs has 
recently established three small groups to work on drafting the NSL, revising 
the Election and Recall Law, and revising the Organization Law for People's 
Groups. It is understood that a very preliminary draft of the NSL has been 
prepared and the law may be enacted in December. It will take two months 
after that for each of the revisions to be completed. So much work is needed 
to revised the Election and Recall Law [the author feels] that it will 
probably not be ready until April. It will take that long to gather material 
after the forthcoming election is held. Also, by taking two months for each 
revision, manpower may be conserved.2

(Oct. 27, 1986, p. 7) Members of the Legislative Yuan expressed 
the desire to hold hearings on the enactment of the National Security Law 
(NSL). Instructions went from Premier Yu Kuo-hua to the Minister of Internal 
Affairs and others to speed up the drafting of the NSL and the revision of other 
laws.

(Oct. 28, 1986, p.10) The group responsible for preparing a draft 
of the NSL is to be convened by Wu Po-hsiung. The initial group will consist 
of the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Defense, a person from the administration 
[roughly equivalent in responsibility to the U.S. Office of 
Management and Budget], the Chairman of the National Science Commission, and 
a minister without portfolio. The group responsible for revising the Organic 
Law for People's Groups will be convened by the Political Vice-Minister from
the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The group responsible for revising the 
Election and Recall Law will be convened by a member of the Central Election
Commission. Materials for all three groups will be gathered from foreign 
countries as well as Taiwan, and scholars views will be solicited.
             (Oct. 31, 1986, p. 2) The Ministry of Internal Affairs has 
recently established three small groups to work on drafting the NSL, revising 
the Election and Recall Law, and revising the Organization Law for People's 
Groups. It is understood that a very preliminary draft of the NSL has been 
prepared and the law may be enacted in December. It will take two months 
after that for each of the revisions to be completed. So much work is needed 
to revised the Election and Recall Law [the author feels] that it will 
probably not be ready until April. It will take that long to gather material 
after the forthcoming election is held. Also, by taking two months for each 
revision, manpower may be conserved.2

(Oct. 27, 1986, p. 7) Members of the Legislative Yuan expressed 
the desire to hold hearings on the enactment of the National Security Law 
(NSL). Instructions went from Premier Yu Kuo-hua to the Minister of Internal 
Affairs and others to speed up the drafting of the NSL and the revision of other 
laws.

(Oct. 28, 1986, p.10) The group responsible for preparing a draft 
of the NSL is to be convened by Wu Po-hsiung. The initial group will consist 
of the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Defense, a person from the administration 
[roughly equivalent in responsibility to the U.S. Office of 
Management and Budget], the Chairman of the National Science Commission, and 
a minister without portfolio. The group responsible for revising the Organic 
Law for People's Groups will be convened by the Political Vice-Minister from
the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The group responsible for revising the 
Election and Recall Law will be convened by a member of the Central Election
Commission. Materials for all three groups will be gathered from foreign 
countries as well as Taiwan, and scholars views will be solicited.
             (Oct. 31, 1986, p. 2) The Ministry of Internal Affairs has 
recently established three small groups to work on drafting the NSL, revising 
the Election and Recall Law, and revising the Organization Law for People's 
Groups. It is understood that a very preliminary draft of the NSL has been 
prepared and the law may be enacted in December. It will take two months 
after that for each of the revisions to be completed. So much work is needed 
to revised the Election and Recall Law [the author feels] that it will 
probably not be ready until April. It will take that long to gather material 
after the forthcoming election is held. Also, by taking two months for each 
revision, manpower may be conserved.2

(Oct. 27, 1986, p. 7) Members of the Legislative Yuan expressed 
the desire to hold hearings on the enactment of the National Security Law 
(NSL). Instructions went from Premier Yu Kuo-hua to the Minister of Internal 
Affairs and others to speed up the drafting of the NSL and the revision of other 
laws.

(Oct. 28, 1986, p.10) The group responsible for preparing a draft 
of the NSL is to be convened by Wu Po-hsiung. The initial group will consist 
of the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Defense, a person from the administration 
[roughly equivalent in responsibility to the U.S. Office of 
Management and Budget], the Chairman of the National Science Commission, and 
a minister without portfolio. The group responsible for revising the Organic 
Law for People's Groups will be convened by the Political Vice-Minister from
the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The group responsible for revising the 
Election and Recall Law will be convened by a member of the Central Election
Commission. Materials for all three groups will be gathered from foreign 
countries as well as Taiwan, and scholars views will be solicited.
             (Oct. 31, 1986, p. 2) The Ministry of Internal Affairs has 
recently established three small groups to work on drafting the NSL, revising 
the Election and Recall Law, and revising the Organization Law for People's 
Groups. It is understood that a very preliminary draft of the NSL has been 
prepared and the law may be enacted in December. It will take two months 
after that for each of the revisions to be completed. So much work is needed 
to revised the Election and Recall Law [the author feels] that it will 
probably not be ready until April. It will take that long to gather material 
after the forthcoming election is held. Also, by taking two months for each 
revision, manpower may be conserved.3
(Nov. 4, 1986,p. 2) Officials who are participating in the 
drafting of the NSL were quoted as saying that both in form and content it 
will be completely different form the Martial Law. An unnamed official 
stated that is will be much simpler, with fewer articles. The special group 
with the responsibility of drafting the NSL will work with people from three 
Ministries--Internal Affairs, National Defense, and Justice, in addition to 
legal scholars. In order to avoid overlap between the NSL and current laws, 
eight officials will be sent abroad to England, Japan, and other countries to 
study political part laws and gather materials on laws similar to the NSL.
        (Nov. 4, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) The Minister of Internal 
Affairs, Wu Po-bsiung, said that the principles for drafting the NSL were:
1. its legislative spirit should coincide with the Constitution and 
implement democracy and legality to safeguard national security;
2) only those people on active military duty should be tried in military 
courts; and
3) the law will not deal with offenses already covered in existing laws and 
regulations.
          The revised law for people's groups will prescribe the scope 
of activities for political groups as well as other social groups, so that 
political groups will become legal social groups in accordance with the 
Constitution and legal procedures. It will recognize political groups as 
participants in election activities, allowing them to put up candidates for 
equal competition.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 7) The Minister of Internal Affairs justified 
the lifting of martial law and enactment of new laws when questioned by 
members of the Legislative Yuan, as follows: In the past 30 years, the3
(Nov. 4, 1986,p. 2) Officials who are participating in the 
drafting of the NSL were quoted as saying that both in form and content it 
will be completely different form the Martial Law. An unnamed official 
stated that is will be much simpler, with fewer articles. The special group 
with the responsibility of drafting the NSL will work with people from three 
Ministries--Internal Affairs, National Defense, and Justice, in addition to 
legal scholars. In order to avoid overlap between the NSL and current laws, 
eight officials will be sent abroad to England, Japan, and other countries to 
study political part laws and gather materials on laws similar to the NSL.
        (Nov. 4, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) The Minister of Internal 
Affairs, Wu Po-bsiung, said that the principles for drafting the NSL were:
1. its legislative spirit should coincide with the Constitution and 
implement democracy and legality to safeguard national security;
2) only those people on active military duty should be tried in military 
courts; and
3) the law will not deal with offenses already covered in existing laws and 
regulations.
          The revised law for people's groups will prescribe the scope 
of activities for political groups as well as other social groups, so that 
political groups will become legal social groups in accordance with the 
Constitution and legal procedures. It will recognize political groups as 
participants in election activities, allowing them to put up candidates for 
equal competition.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 7) The Minister of Internal Affairs justified 
the lifting of martial law and enactment of new laws when questioned by 
members of the Legislative Yuan, as follows: In the past 30 years, the3
(Nov. 4, 1986,p. 2) Officials who are participating in the 
drafting of the NSL were quoted as saying that both in form and content it 
will be completely different form the Martial Law. An unnamed official 
stated that is will be much simpler, with fewer articles. The special group 
with the responsibility of drafting the NSL will work with people from three 
Ministries--Internal Affairs, National Defense, and Justice, in addition to 
legal scholars. In order to avoid overlap between the NSL and current laws, 
eight officials will be sent abroad to England, Japan, and other countries to 
study political part laws and gather materials on laws similar to the NSL.
        (Nov. 4, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) The Minister of Internal 
Affairs, Wu Po-bsiung, said that the principles for drafting the NSL were:
1. its legislative spirit should coincide with the Constitution and 
implement democracy and legality to safeguard national security;
2) only those people on active military duty should be tried in military 
courts; and
3) the law will not deal with offenses already covered in existing laws and 
regulations.
          The revised law for people's groups will prescribe the scope 
of activities for political groups as well as other social groups, so that 
political groups will become legal social groups in accordance with the 
Constitution and legal procedures. It will recognize political groups as 
participants in election activities, allowing them to put up candidates for 
equal competition.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 7) The Minister of Internal Affairs justified 
the lifting of martial law and enactment of new laws when questioned by 
members of the Legislative Yuan, as follows: In the past 30 years, the3
(Nov. 4, 1986,p. 2) Officials who are participating in the 
drafting of the NSL were quoted as saying that both in form and content it 
will be completely different form the Martial Law. An unnamed official 
stated that is will be much simpler, with fewer articles. The special group 
with the responsibility of drafting the NSL will work with people from three 
Ministries--Internal Affairs, National Defense, and Justice, in addition to 
legal scholars. In order to avoid overlap between the NSL and current laws, 
eight officials will be sent abroad to England, Japan, and other countries to 
study political part laws and gather materials on laws similar to the NSL.
        (Nov. 4, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) The Minister of Internal 
Affairs, Wu Po-bsiung, said that the principles for drafting the NSL were:
1. its legislative spirit should coincide with the Constitution and 
implement democracy and legality to safeguard national security;
2) only those people on active military duty should be tried in military 
courts; and
3) the law will not deal with offenses already covered in existing laws and 
regulations.
          The revised law for people's groups will prescribe the scope 
of activities for political groups as well as other social groups, so that 
political groups will become legal social groups in accordance with the 
Constitution and legal procedures. It will recognize political groups as 
participants in election activities, allowing them to put up candidates for 
equal competition.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 7) The Minister of Internal Affairs justified 
the lifting of martial law and enactment of new laws when questioned by 
members of the Legislative Yuan, as follows: In the past 30 years, the3
(Nov. 4, 1986,p. 2) Officials who are participating in the 
drafting of the NSL were quoted as saying that both in form and content it 
will be completely different form the Martial Law. An unnamed official 
stated that is will be much simpler, with fewer articles. The special group 
with the responsibility of drafting the NSL will work with people from three 
Ministries--Internal Affairs, National Defense, and Justice, in addition to 
legal scholars. In order to avoid overlap between the NSL and current laws, 
eight officials will be sent abroad to England, Japan, and other countries to 
study political part laws and gather materials on laws similar to the NSL.
        (Nov. 4, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) The Minister of Internal 
Affairs, Wu Po-bsiung, said that the principles for drafting the NSL were:
1. its legislative spirit should coincide with the Constitution and 
implement democracy and legality to safeguard national security;
2) only those people on active military duty should be tried in military 
courts; and
3) the law will not deal with offenses already covered in existing laws and 
regulations.
          The revised law for people's groups will prescribe the scope 
of activities for political groups as well as other social groups, so that 
political groups will become legal social groups in accordance with the 
Constitution and legal procedures. It will recognize political groups as 
participants in election activities, allowing them to put up candidates for 
equal competition.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 7) The Minister of Internal Affairs justified 
the lifting of martial law and enactment of new laws when questioned by 
members of the Legislative Yuan, as follows: In the past 30 years, the4

imposition of martial law was necessary due to Communist sabotage and infiltration. 
Since now Taiwan is so prosperous, they are no longer as able to 
engage in sabotage. Martial law was always only implemented in part. 
Foreigners in talking about martial law immediately think of military rule; 
this is not accurate and has created a very bad image for Taiwan. Changes of 
time and the environment make it necessary to take drastic steps to achieve a 
breakthrough in the democratic constitutional system. We must have a new 
concept, so that the country can have long-term stability. The new NSL will 
be in conformity with the Constitution, anti-Communist, and anti-Taiwan 
independence.

        (Nov. 6, 1986, elsewhere on p. 7) Certain people question the 
lifting of martial law, taking an attitude of "wait and see" if the government 
is sincerely determined to have a constitutional democracy.  This view
was expressed by a member of the Legislative Yuan from the Youth Party, Li
Ken-tao, who had fled from the mainland.2/

      (Nov. 15, 1986, P. 2 Editorial)  The present attitude of the KMT
is to make concessions, to give people the impression that they are flexible.
They are trying to avoid violence and the suppression of the activities of
the newly formed party.  The KMT's decision to allow a new party and lift
martial law is due to the trend in the Philippines, South Korea, and 
Singapore, where one-party control has encountered some problems.  The 
decision of Chiang Ching-kuo to lift martial law and allow the new party was
applauded by Chinese on the island and overseas and by the U.S. people and
government. It was wise of the KMT not to block activities of the new party

_________________________
2/ Li is a relative of Li Chen-tao, noted physicist who won the Noble 
prize.4

imposition of martial law was necessary due to Communist sabotage and infiltration. 
Since now Taiwan is so prosperous, they are no longer as able to 
engage in sabotage. Martial law was always only implemented in part. 
Foreigners in talking about martial law immediately think of military rule; 
this is not accurate and has created a very bad image for Taiwan. Changes of 
time and the environment make it necessary to take drastic steps to achieve a 
breakthrough in the democratic constitutional system. We must have a new 
concept, so that the country can have long-term stability. The new NSL will 
be in conformity with the Constitution, anti-Communist, and anti-Taiwan 
independence.

        (Nov. 6, 1986, elsewhere on p. 7) Certain people question the 
lifting of martial law, taking an attitude of "wait and see" if the government 
is sincerely determined to have a constitutional democracy.  This view
was expressed by a member of the Legislative Yuan from the Youth Party, Li
Ken-tao, who had fled from the mainland.2/

      (Nov. 15, 1986, P. 2 Editorial)  The present attitude of the KMT
is to make concessions, to give people the impression that they are flexible.
They are trying to avoid violence and the suppression of the activities of
the newly formed party.  The KMT's decision to allow a new party and lift
martial law is due to the trend in the Philippines, South Korea, and 
Singapore, where one-party control has encountered some problems.  The 
decision of Chiang Ching-kuo to lift martial law and allow the new party was
applauded by Chinese on the island and overseas and by the U.S. people and
government. It was wise of the KMT not to block activities of the new party

_________________________
2/ Li is a relative of Li Chen-tao, noted physicist who won the Noble 
prize.4

imposition of martial law was necessary due to Communist sabotage and infiltration. 
Since now Taiwan is so prosperous, they are no longer as able to 
engage in sabotage. Martial law was always only implemented in part. 
Foreigners in talking about martial law immediately think of military rule; 
this is not accurate and has created a very bad image for Taiwan. Changes of 
time and the environment make it necessary to take drastic steps to achieve a 
breakthrough in the democratic constitutional system. We must have a new 
concept, so that the country can have long-term stability. The new NSL will 
be in conformity with the Constitution, anti-Communist, and anti-Taiwan 
independence.

        (Nov. 6, 1986, elsewhere on p. 7) Certain people question the 
lifting of martial law, taking an attitude of "wait and see" if the government 
is sincerely determined to have a constitutional democracy.  This view
was expressed by a member of the Legislative Yuan from the Youth Party, Li
Ken-tao, who had fled from the mainland.2/

      (Nov. 15, 1986, P. 2 Editorial)  The present attitude of the KMT
is to make concessions, to give people the impression that they are flexible.
They are trying to avoid violence and the suppression of the activities of
the newly formed party.  The KMT's decision to allow a new party and lift
martial law is due to the trend in the Philippines, South Korea, and 
Singapore, where one-party control has encountered some problems.  The 
decision of Chiang Ching-kuo to lift martial law and allow the new party was
applauded by Chinese on the island and overseas and by the U.S. people and
government. It was wise of the KMT not to block activities of the new party

_________________________
2/ Li is a relative of Li Chen-tao, noted physicist who won the Noble 
prize.4

imposition of martial law was necessary due to Communist sabotage and infiltration. 
Since now Taiwan is so prosperous, they are no longer as able to 
engage in sabotage. Martial law was always only implemented in part. 
Foreigners in talking about martial law immediately think of military rule; 
this is not accurate and has created a very bad image for Taiwan. Changes of 
time and the environment make it necessary to take drastic steps to achieve a 
breakthrough in the democratic constitutional system. We must have a new 
concept, so that the country can have long-term stability. The new NSL will 
be in conformity with the Constitution, anti-Communist, and anti-Taiwan 
independence.

        (Nov. 6, 1986, elsewhere on p. 7) Certain people question the 
lifting of martial law, taking an attitude of "wait and see" if the government 
is sincerely determined to have a constitutional democracy.  This view
was expressed by a member of the Legislative Yuan from the Youth Party, Li
Ken-tao, who had fled from the mainland.2/

      (Nov. 15, 1986, P. 2 Editorial)  The present attitude of the KMT
is to make concessions, to give people the impression that they are flexible.
They are trying to avoid violence and the suppression of the activities of
the newly formed party.  The KMT's decision to allow a new party and lift
martial law is due to the trend in the Philippines, South Korea, and 
Singapore, where one-party control has encountered some problems.  The 
decision of Chiang Ching-kuo to lift martial law and allow the new party was
applauded by Chinese on the island and overseas and by the U.S. people and
government. It was wise of the KMT not to block activities of the new party

_________________________
2/ Li is a relative of Li Chen-tao, noted physicist who won the Noble 
prize.4

imposition of martial law was necessary due to Communist sabotage and infiltration. 
Since now Taiwan is so prosperous, they are no longer as able to 
engage in sabotage. Martial law was always only implemented in part. 
Foreigners in talking about martial law immediately think of military rule; 
this is not accurate and has created a very bad image for Taiwan. Changes of 
time and the environment make it necessary to take drastic steps to achieve a 
breakthrough in the democratic constitutional system. We must have a new 
concept, so that the country can have long-term stability. The new NSL will 
be in conformity with the Constitution, anti-Communist, and anti-Taiwan 
independence.

        (Nov. 6, 1986, elsewhere on p. 7) Certain people question the 
lifting of martial law, taking an attitude of "wait and see" if the government 
is sincerely determined to have a constitutional democracy.  This view
was expressed by a member of the Legislative Yuan from the Youth Party, Li
Ken-tao, who had fled from the mainland.2/

      (Nov. 15, 1986, P. 2 Editorial)  The present attitude of the KMT
is to make concessions, to give people the impression that they are flexible.
They are trying to avoid violence and the suppression of the activities of
the newly formed party.  The KMT's decision to allow a new party and lift
martial law is due to the trend in the Philippines, South Korea, and 
Singapore, where one-party control has encountered some problems.  The 
decision of Chiang Ching-kuo to lift martial law and allow the new party was
applauded by Chinese on the island and overseas and by the U.S. people and
government. It was wise of the KMT not to block activities of the new party

_________________________
2/ Li is a relative of Li Chen-tao, noted physicist who won the Noble 
prize.5 
and to avoid street confrontations, as that would have created a bad impression 
in the world community. The forthcoming election is important 
because of the strength of tang wai 3/ candidates. With the formation of the
new party, the strength of tang wai candidates will be consolidated, which 
will help whomever the new party nominates. So the election in the early 
part of next month will be a struggle of the new party against the KMT. 
Taiwan is moving toward party politics; we hope the election will be an open 
and fair competition, to let the people use their votes to enhance Taiwan's 
democracy and the status of political parties. 

(Nov. 19, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) There is no longer any need for 
people to force their way back to Taiwan. 4/ Some of those who are 
affiliated with overseas groups supporting the new party might only hurt that 
party [by causing confrontation]. They might even force the new party to 
spend more time coping with them than preparing for the election.  We advise
those overseas members without valid travel documents to try to get support 
from friends abroad.  The government has not tried to stop those with proper
documents from entering. We therefore advise patience; after the martial law
is lifted and political parties are made legal, it will be time for the
government to re-examine its policy of controlled entry.

        (Nov. 19, 1986, p. 7) The Election Commission has decided that in
the Election Gazette for the upcoming election, if a candidate indicates in
the column for expressing political views that the future of Taiwan should be 
decided by self-determination on the part of all residents, this statement
______________________
3/  Tang wai literally means "outside the party," and is the term applied
to non-KMT, independent candidates.

4/   This refers to political opponents of the current regime living abroad
who have not obtained permission to return and do not have the necessary 
travel documents.5 
and to avoid street confrontations, as that would have created a bad impression 
in the world community. The forthcoming election is important 
because of the strength of tang wai 3/ candidates. With the formation of the
new party, the strength of tang wai candidates will be consolidated, which 
will help whomever the new party nominates. So the election in the early 
part of next month will be a struggle of the new party against the KMT. 
Taiwan is moving toward party politics; we hope the election will be an open 
and fair competition, to let the people use their votes to enhance Taiwan's 
democracy and the status of political parties. 

(Nov. 19, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) There is no longer any need for 
people to force their way back to Taiwan. 4/ Some of those who are 
affiliated with overseas groups supporting the new party might only hurt that 
party [by causing confrontation]. They might even force the new party to 
spend more time coping with them than preparing for the election.  We advise
those overseas members without valid travel documents to try to get support 
from friends abroad.  The government has not tried to stop those with proper
documents from entering. We therefore advise patience; after the martial law
is lifted and political parties are made legal, it will be time for the
government to re-examine its policy of controlled entry.

        (Nov. 19, 1986, p. 7) The Election Commission has decided that in
the Election Gazette for the upcoming election, if a candidate indicates in
the column for expressing political views that the future of Taiwan should be 
decided by self-determination on the part of all residents, this statement
______________________
3/  Tang wai literally means "outside the party," and is the term applied
to non-KMT, independent candidates.

4/   This refers to political opponents of the current regime living abroad
who have not obtained permission to return and do not have the necessary 
travel documents.5 
and to avoid street confrontations, as that would have created a bad impression 
in the world community. The forthcoming election is important 
because of the strength of tang wai 3/ candidates. With the formation of the
new party, the strength of tang wai candidates will be consolidated, which 
will help whomever the new party nominates. So the election in the early 
part of next month will be a struggle of the new party against the KMT. 
Taiwan is moving toward party politics; we hope the election will be an open 
and fair competition, to let the people use their votes to enhance Taiwan's 
democracy and the status of political parties. 

(Nov. 19, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) There is no longer any need for 
people to force their way back to Taiwan. 4/ Some of those who are 
affiliated with overseas groups supporting the new party might only hurt that 
party [by causing confrontation]. They might even force the new party to 
spend more time coping with them than preparing for the election.  We advise
those overseas members without valid travel documents to try to get support 
from friends abroad.  The government has not tried to stop those with proper
documents from entering. We therefore advise patience; after the martial law
is lifted and political parties are made legal, it will be time for the
government to re-examine its policy of controlled entry.

        (Nov. 19, 1986, p. 7) The Election Commission has decided that in
the Election Gazette for the upcoming election, if a candidate indicates in
the column for expressing political views that the future of Taiwan should be 
decided by self-determination on the part of all residents, this statement
______________________
3/  Tang wai literally means "outside the party," and is the term applied
to non-KMT, independent candidates.

4/   This refers to political opponents of the current regime living abroad
who have not obtained permission to return and do not have the necessary 
travel documents.5 
and to avoid street confrontations, as that would have created a bad impression 
in the world community. The forthcoming election is important 
because of the strength of tang wai 3/ candidates. With the formation of the
new party, the strength of tang wai candidates will be consolidated, which 
will help whomever the new party nominates. So the election in the early 
part of next month will be a struggle of the new party against the KMT. 
Taiwan is moving toward party politics; we hope the election will be an open 
and fair competition, to let the people use their votes to enhance Taiwan's 
democracy and the status of political parties. 

(Nov. 19, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) There is no longer any need for 
people to force their way back to Taiwan. 4/ Some of those who are 
affiliated with overseas groups supporting the new party might only hurt that 
party [by causing confrontation]. They might even force the new party to 
spend more time coping with them than preparing for the election.  We advise
those overseas members without valid travel documents to try to get support 
from friends abroad.  The government has not tried to stop those with proper
documents from entering. We therefore advise patience; after the martial law
is lifted and political parties are made legal, it will be time for the
government to re-examine its policy of controlled entry.

        (Nov. 19, 1986, p. 7) The Election Commission has decided that in
the Election Gazette for the upcoming election, if a candidate indicates in
the column for expressing political views that the future of Taiwan should be 
decided by self-determination on the part of all residents, this statement
______________________
3/  Tang wai literally means "outside the party," and is the term applied
to non-KMT, independent candidates.

4/   This refers to political opponents of the current regime living abroad
who have not obtained permission to return and do not have the necessary 
travel documents.5 
and to avoid street confrontations, as that would have created a bad impression 
in the world community. The forthcoming election is important 
because of the strength of tang wai 3/ candidates. With the formation of the
new party, the strength of tang wai candidates will be consolidated, which 
will help whomever the new party nominates. So the election in the early 
part of next month will be a struggle of the new party against the KMT. 
Taiwan is moving toward party politics; we hope the election will be an open 
and fair competition, to let the people use their votes to enhance Taiwan's 
democracy and the status of political parties. 

(Nov. 19, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) There is no longer any need for 
people to force their way back to Taiwan. 4/ Some of those who are 
affiliated with overseas groups supporting the new party might only hurt that 
party [by causing confrontation]. They might even force the new party to 
spend more time coping with them than preparing for the election.  We advise
those overseas members without valid travel documents to try to get support 
from friends abroad.  The government has not tried to stop those with proper
documents from entering. We therefore advise patience; after the martial law
is lifted and political parties are made legal, it will be time for the
government to re-examine its policy of controlled entry.

        (Nov. 19, 1986, p. 7) The Election Commission has decided that in
the Election Gazette for the upcoming election, if a candidate indicates in
the column for expressing political views that the future of Taiwan should be 
decided by self-determination on the part of all residents, this statement
______________________
3/  Tang wai literally means "outside the party," and is the term applied
to non-KMT, independent candidates.

4/   This refers to political opponents of the current regime living abroad
who have not obtained permission to return and do not have the necessary 
travel documents.6

would be deleted. Such views are considered to be in violation of state
policy. Is self-determination by the residents equivalent to favoring Taiwan 
independence? Generally people think that depends on how you look at it!
The decision to keep statements favoring self-determination out of the
Gazette is too subjective.
II. Shih chich jih pao [World Journal]
This newspaper is published in New York and is considered to be 
pro-Taiwan.
        (Oct. 24, 1986, p. 1) The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs took notice of the formation of a new party. Political analysts 
pointed out that the plan to lift martial law and allow the formation of new 
parties would put the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the spot, because 
new parties might strive for Taiwan independence. 5/ Also, the fact that 
new parties are allowed will make the PRC look bad in comparison. Although 
views favoring political reform are expressed in the PRC, the Chinese 
Communist Party still monopolizes political power and practices socialist 
dictatorship of the proletariat.
After the lifting of martial law, the power of the Garrison 
Headquarters of Taiwan will decrease. Some functions will be transferred to 
the Bureau of Investigation under the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of 
Political Affairs under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or other agencies. 
The draft of the NSL will specify that civilians not be tried by military 
courts. It will also contain provisions on military equipment and safety 
measures. The Law will continue to enforce control of entry and exit from 
-----
5/ It is considered unlikely that the PRC could permanently accept an 
independent Taiwanese entity, separate from China. Like the KMT leadership, 
the PRC favors the "one China" view, with the idea that someday there will be
re-unification.6

would be deleted. Such views are considered to be in violation of state
policy. Is self-determination by the residents equivalent to favoring Taiwan 
independence? Generally people think that depends on how you look at it!
The decision to keep statements favoring self-determination out of the
Gazette is too subjective.
II. Shih chich jih pao [World Journal]
This newspaper is published in New York and is considered to be 
pro-Taiwan.
        (Oct. 24, 1986, p. 1) The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs took notice of the formation of a new party. Political analysts 
pointed out that the plan to lift martial law and allow the formation of new 
parties would put the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the spot, because 
new parties might strive for Taiwan independence. 5/ Also, the fact that 
new parties are allowed will make the PRC look bad in comparison. Although 
views favoring political reform are expressed in the PRC, the Chinese 
Communist Party still monopolizes political power and practices socialist 
dictatorship of the proletariat.
After the lifting of martial law, the power of the Garrison 
Headquarters of Taiwan will decrease. Some functions will be transferred to 
the Bureau of Investigation under the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of 
Political Affairs under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or other agencies. 
The draft of the NSL will specify that civilians not be tried by military 
courts. It will also contain provisions on military equipment and safety 
measures. The Law will continue to enforce control of entry and exit from 
-----
5/ It is considered unlikely that the PRC could permanently accept an 
independent Taiwanese entity, separate from China. Like the KMT leadership, 
the PRC favors the "one China" view, with the idea that someday there will be
re-unification.6

would be deleted. Such views are considered to be in violation of state
policy. Is self-determination by the residents equivalent to favoring Taiwan 
independence? Generally people think that depends on how you look at it!
The decision to keep statements favoring self-determination out of the
Gazette is too subjective.
II. Shih chich jih pao [World Journal]
This newspaper is published in New York and is considered to be 
pro-Taiwan.
        (Oct. 24, 1986, p. 1) The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs took notice of the formation of a new party. Political analysts 
pointed out that the plan to lift martial law and allow the formation of new 
parties would put the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the spot, because 
new parties might strive for Taiwan independence. 5/ Also, the fact that 
new parties are allowed will make the PRC look bad in comparison. Although 
views favoring political reform are expressed in the PRC, the Chinese 
Communist Party still monopolizes political power and practices socialist 
dictatorship of the proletariat.
After the lifting of martial law, the power of the Garrison 
Headquarters of Taiwan will decrease. Some functions will be transferred to 
the Bureau of Investigation under the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of 
Political Affairs under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or other agencies. 
The draft of the NSL will specify that civilians not be tried by military 
courts. It will also contain provisions on military equipment and safety 
measures. The Law will continue to enforce control of entry and exit from 
-----
5/ It is considered unlikely that the PRC could permanently accept an 
independent Taiwanese entity, separate from China. Like the KMT leadership, 
the PRC favors the "one China" view, with the idea that someday there will be
re-unification.6

would be deleted. Such views are considered to be in violation of state
policy. Is self-determination by the residents equivalent to favoring Taiwan 
independence? Generally people think that depends on how you look at it!
The decision to keep statements favoring self-determination out of the
Gazette is too subjective.
II. Shih chich jih pao [World Journal]
This newspaper is published in New York and is considered to be 
pro-Taiwan.
        (Oct. 24, 1986, p. 1) The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs took notice of the formation of a new party. Political analysts 
pointed out that the plan to lift martial law and allow the formation of new 
parties would put the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the spot, because 
new parties might strive for Taiwan independence. 5/ Also, the fact that 
new parties are allowed will make the PRC look bad in comparison. Although 
views favoring political reform are expressed in the PRC, the Chinese 
Communist Party still monopolizes political power and practices socialist 
dictatorship of the proletariat.
After the lifting of martial law, the power of the Garrison 
Headquarters of Taiwan will decrease. Some functions will be transferred to 
the Bureau of Investigation under the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of 
Political Affairs under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or other agencies. 
The draft of the NSL will specify that civilians not be tried by military 
courts. It will also contain provisions on military equipment and safety 
measures. The Law will continue to enforce control of entry and exit from 
-----
5/ It is considered unlikely that the PRC could permanently accept an 
independent Taiwanese entity, separate from China. Like the KMT leadership, 
the PRC favors the "one China" view, with the idea that someday there will be
re-unification.6

would be deleted. Such views are considered to be in violation of state
policy. Is self-determination by the residents equivalent to favoring Taiwan 
independence? Generally people think that depends on how you look at it!
The decision to keep statements favoring self-determination out of the
Gazette is too subjective.
II. Shih chich jih pao [World Journal]
This newspaper is published in New York and is considered to be 
pro-Taiwan.
        (Oct. 24, 1986, p. 1) The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs took notice of the formation of a new party. Political analysts 
pointed out that the plan to lift martial law and allow the formation of new 
parties would put the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the spot, because 
new parties might strive for Taiwan independence. 5/ Also, the fact that 
new parties are allowed will make the PRC look bad in comparison. Although 
views favoring political reform are expressed in the PRC, the Chinese 
Communist Party still monopolizes political power and practices socialist 
dictatorship of the proletariat.
After the lifting of martial law, the power of the Garrison 
Headquarters of Taiwan will decrease. Some functions will be transferred to 
the Bureau of Investigation under the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of 
Political Affairs under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or other agencies. 
The draft of the NSL will specify that civilians not be tried by military 
courts. It will also contain provisions on military equipment and safety 
measures. The Law will continue to enforce control of entry and exit from 
-----
5/ It is considered unlikely that the PRC could permanently accept an 
independent Taiwanese entity, separate from China. Like the KMT leadership, 
the PRC favors the "one China" view, with the idea that someday there will be
re-unification.7

the island in addition to mountain and maritime defense. Since some powers
of the Garrison Headquarters will be eliminated, a group is evaluating the
need for a reduction in force and for a revision of the organizational law
for the Headquarters.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 4) The Chief Procurator ordered all procurators
of all levels to work with the judicial and police personnel to study and
carefully observe election activities to prevent any criminal acts that could
hinder the election.
III. Chung pao [Center Daily News]
This newspaper is published in New York and is viewed as basically
neutral but with pro-PRC tendencies.
(Oct. 17, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) Applauds Chiang Ching-kuo's
promise to lift martial law and enact new laws. The government should also
release political prisoners when martial law is lifted, because these
prisoners would not have been found guilty if the laws enacted on the basis
of martial law were not in force. Instead of revising the Organization Law
for People's Groups and the Election and Recall Law, there should be one new
law on political parties.
(Oct. 17, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) Li Hung-hsi, Professor of Law
at Taiwan University, thinks that there is no need for the NSL after martial
law is lifted. A professor of history at the University cautioned members of
the KMT to be careful to treat other parties as equals. China has always
been a one-party state. From now on, KMT members should not have the
attitude that they are a privileged group.7

the island in addition to mountain and maritime defense. Since some powers
of the Garrison Headquarters will be eliminated, a group is evaluating the
need for a reduction in force and for a revision of the organizational law
for the Headquarters.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 4) The Chief Procurator ordered all procurators
of all levels to work with the judicial and police personnel to study and
carefully observe election activities to prevent any criminal acts that could
hinder the election.
III. Chung pao [Center Daily News]
This newspaper is published in New York and is viewed as basically
neutral but with pro-PRC tendencies.
(Oct. 17, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) Applauds Chiang Ching-kuo's
promise to lift martial law and enact new laws. The government should also
release political prisoners when martial law is lifted, because these
prisoners would not have been found guilty if the laws enacted on the basis
of martial law were not in force. Instead of revising the Organization Law
for People's Groups and the Election and Recall Law, there should be one new
law on political parties.
(Oct. 17, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) Li Hung-hsi, Professor of Law
at Taiwan University, thinks that there is no need for the NSL after martial
law is lifted. A professor of history at the University cautioned members of
the KMT to be careful to treat other parties as equals. China has always
been a one-party state. From now on, KMT members should not have the
attitude that they are a privileged group.7

the island in addition to mountain and maritime defense. Since some powers
of the Garrison Headquarters will be eliminated, a group is evaluating the
need for a reduction in force and for a revision of the organizational law
for the Headquarters.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 4) The Chief Procurator ordered all procurators
of all levels to work with the judicial and police personnel to study and
carefully observe election activities to prevent any criminal acts that could
hinder the election.
III. Chung pao [Center Daily News]
This newspaper is published in New York and is viewed as basically
neutral but with pro-PRC tendencies.
(Oct. 17, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) Applauds Chiang Ching-kuo's
promise to lift martial law and enact new laws. The government should also
release political prisoners when martial law is lifted, because these
prisoners would not have been found guilty if the laws enacted on the basis
of martial law were not in force. Instead of revising the Organization Law
for People's Groups and the Election and Recall Law, there should be one new
law on political parties.
(Oct. 17, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) Li Hung-hsi, Professor of Law
at Taiwan University, thinks that there is no need for the NSL after martial
law is lifted. A professor of history at the University cautioned members of
the KMT to be careful to treat other parties as equals. China has always
been a one-party state. From now on, KMT members should not have the
attitude that they are a privileged group.7

the island in addition to mountain and maritime defense. Since some powers
of the Garrison Headquarters will be eliminated, a group is evaluating the
need for a reduction in force and for a revision of the organizational law
for the Headquarters.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 4) The Chief Procurator ordered all procurators
of all levels to work with the judicial and police personnel to study and
carefully observe election activities to prevent any criminal acts that could
hinder the election.
III. Chung pao [Center Daily News]
This newspaper is published in New York and is viewed as basically
neutral but with pro-PRC tendencies.
(Oct. 17, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) Applauds Chiang Ching-kuo's
promise to lift martial law and enact new laws. The government should also
release political prisoners when martial law is lifted, because these
prisoners would not have been found guilty if the laws enacted on the basis
of martial law were not in force. Instead of revising the Organization Law
for People's Groups and the Election and Recall Law, there should be one new
law on political parties.
(Oct. 17, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) Li Hung-hsi, Professor of Law
at Taiwan University, thinks that there is no need for the NSL after martial
law is lifted. A professor of history at the University cautioned members of
the KMT to be careful to treat other parties as equals. China has always
been a one-party state. From now on, KMT members should not have the
attitude that they are a privileged group.7

the island in addition to mountain and maritime defense. Since some powers
of the Garrison Headquarters will be eliminated, a group is evaluating the
need for a reduction in force and for a revision of the organizational law
for the Headquarters.
(Nov. 6, 1986, p. 4) The Chief Procurator ordered all procurators
of all levels to work with the judicial and police personnel to study and
carefully observe election activities to prevent any criminal acts that could
hinder the election.
III. Chung pao [Center Daily News]
This newspaper is published in New York and is viewed as basically
neutral but with pro-PRC tendencies.
(Oct. 17, 1986, p. 2 Editorial) Applauds Chiang Ching-kuo's
promise to lift martial law and enact new laws. The government should also
release political prisoners when martial law is lifted, because these
prisoners would not have been found guilty if the laws enacted on the basis
of martial law were not in force. Instead of revising the Organization Law
for People's Groups and the Election and Recall Law, there should be one new
law on political parties.
(Oct. 17, 1986, elsewhere on p. 2) Li Hung-hsi, Professor of Law
at Taiwan University, thinks that there is no need for the NSL after martial
law is lifted. A professor of history at the University cautioned members of
the KMT to be careful to treat other parties as equals. China has always
been a one-party state. From now on, KMT members should not have the
attitude that they are a privileged group.8

IV. Hua yu kuai pa [Sino Express]
This newspaper is published in New York.
           (Nov. 17, 1986, p. 1 Editorial) Hsu Hsin-liang wants to force his
way back to Taiwan, although the government has declared he would be
arrested. How the government handles the arrest will make a lot of
difference. If there is bloodshed or a riot, it will harm Taiwan's reputation. 
Taiwan's police and intelligence officers have done exercises in
suppression of riots. This shows the government is conscious of the importance 
of the issue.

          It seems the new party has been able to get more and more 
concessions from the KMT. The reason the KMT gives these concessions is that
they are practicing psychological warfare. In the Kaohsiung incident, the
military police were advised not to defend themselves. After people saw that
the police had some injuries, people had sympathy with the government. The
KMT has taken a conciliatory attitude to the new party to avoid confrontation
and also because they hope to divide the elements of the new party. The new
party is composed of tang wai people from many factions, each with their own
leader; in the past they have found it difficult to unite. If there were a
confrontation, it could create ill feelings in the electors toward the KMT;
thus under no circumstances should the KMT use violence.

         The conservatives in the KMT think of concessions as a sign of
"losing the war," but really they are an unavoidable way to elevate 
democratic politics on Taiwan. Of course, this will involve some risks and might
even create political instability. If the new party can really exercise the
function of checks and balances, the risk is worth taking because the8

IV. Hua yu kuai pa [Sino Express]
This newspaper is published in New York.
           (Nov. 17, 1986, p. 1 Editorial) Hsu Hsin-liang wants to force his
way back to Taiwan, although the government has declared he would be
arrested. How the government handles the arrest will make a lot of
difference. If there is bloodshed or a riot, it will harm Taiwan's reputation. 
Taiwan's police and intelligence officers have done exercises in
suppression of riots. This shows the government is conscious of the importance 
of the issue.

          It seems the new party has been able to get more and more 
concessions from the KMT. The reason the KMT gives these concessions is that
they are practicing psychological warfare. In the Kaohsiung incident, the
military police were advised not to defend themselves. After people saw that
the police had some injuries, people had sympathy with the government. The
KMT has taken a conciliatory attitude to the new party to avoid confrontation
and also because they hope to divide the elements of the new party. The new
party is composed of tang wai people from many factions, each with their own
leader; in the past they have found it difficult to unite. If there were a
confrontation, it could create ill feelings in the electors toward the KMT;
thus under no circumstances should the KMT use violence.

         The conservatives in the KMT think of concessions as a sign of
"losing the war," but really they are an unavoidable way to elevate 
democratic politics on Taiwan. Of course, this will involve some risks and might
even create political instability. If the new party can really exercise the
function of checks and balances, the risk is worth taking because the8

IV. Hua yu kuai pa [Sino Express]
This newspaper is published in New York.
           (Nov. 17, 1986, p. 1 Editorial) Hsu Hsin-liang wants to force his
way back to Taiwan, although the government has declared he would be
arrested. How the government handles the arrest will make a lot of
difference. If there is bloodshed or a riot, it will harm Taiwan's reputation. 
Taiwan's police and intelligence officers have done exercises in
suppression of riots. This shows the government is conscious of the importance 
of the issue.

          It seems the new party has been able to get more and more 
concessions from the KMT. The reason the KMT gives these concessions is that
they are practicing psychological warfare. In the Kaohsiung incident, the
military police were advised not to defend themselves. After people saw that
the police had some injuries, people had sympathy with the government. The
KMT has taken a conciliatory attitude to the new party to avoid confrontation
and also because they hope to divide the elements of the new party. The new
party is composed of tang wai people from many factions, each with their own
leader; in the past they have found it difficult to unite. If there were a
confrontation, it could create ill feelings in the electors toward the KMT;
thus under no circumstances should the KMT use violence.

         The conservatives in the KMT think of concessions as a sign of
"losing the war," but really they are an unavoidable way to elevate 
democratic politics on Taiwan. Of course, this will involve some risks and might
even create political instability. If the new party can really exercise the
function of checks and balances, the risk is worth taking because the8

IV. Hua yu kuai pa [Sino Express]
This newspaper is published in New York.
           (Nov. 17, 1986, p. 1 Editorial) Hsu Hsin-liang wants to force his
way back to Taiwan, although the government has declared he would be
arrested. How the government handles the arrest will make a lot of
difference. If there is bloodshed or a riot, it will harm Taiwan's reputation. 
Taiwan's police and intelligence officers have done exercises in
suppression of riots. This shows the government is conscious of the importance 
of the issue.

          It seems the new party has been able to get more and more 
concessions from the KMT. The reason the KMT gives these concessions is that
they are practicing psychological warfare. In the Kaohsiung incident, the
military police were advised not to defend themselves. After people saw that
the police had some injuries, people had sympathy with the government. The
KMT has taken a conciliatory attitude to the new party to avoid confrontation
and also because they hope to divide the elements of the new party. The new
party is composed of tang wai people from many factions, each with their own
leader; in the past they have found it difficult to unite. If there were a
confrontation, it could create ill feelings in the electors toward the KMT;
thus under no circumstances should the KMT use violence.

         The conservatives in the KMT think of concessions as a sign of
"losing the war," but really they are an unavoidable way to elevate 
democratic politics on Taiwan. Of course, this will involve some risks and might
even create political instability. If the new party can really exercise the
function of checks and balances, the risk is worth taking because the8

IV. Hua yu kuai pa [Sino Express]
This newspaper is published in New York.
           (Nov. 17, 1986, p. 1 Editorial) Hsu Hsin-liang wants to force his
way back to Taiwan, although the government has declared he would be
arrested. How the government handles the arrest will make a lot of
difference. If there is bloodshed or a riot, it will harm Taiwan's reputation. 
Taiwan's police and intelligence officers have done exercises in
suppression of riots. This shows the government is conscious of the importance 
of the issue.

          It seems the new party has been able to get more and more 
concessions from the KMT. The reason the KMT gives these concessions is that
they are practicing psychological warfare. In the Kaohsiung incident, the
military police were advised not to defend themselves. After people saw that
the police had some injuries, people had sympathy with the government. The
KMT has taken a conciliatory attitude to the new party to avoid confrontation
and also because they hope to divide the elements of the new party. The new
party is composed of tang wai people from many factions, each with their own
leader; in the past they have found it difficult to unite. If there were a
confrontation, it could create ill feelings in the electors toward the KMT;
thus under no circumstances should the KMT use violence.

         The conservatives in the KMT think of concessions as a sign of
"losing the war," but really they are an unavoidable way to elevate 
democratic politics on Taiwan. Of course, this will involve some risks and might
even create political instability. If the new party can really exercise the
function of checks and balances, the risk is worth taking because the9

government on Taiwan competes with the government on the mainland in
political development. It could show that Taiwan is ahead of the mainland.
Not only could it benefit the people in Taiwan, it could also benefit those
on the mainland, because that government might try to "catch up."

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief
and Constance A. Johnson, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
February 1987

2/13/87
TTH:CAJ

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government on Taiwan competes with the government on the mainland in
political development. It could show that Taiwan is ahead of the mainland.
Not only could it benefit the people in Taiwan, it could also benefit those
on the mainland, because that government might try to "catch up."

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief
and Constance A. Johnson, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
February 1987

2/13/87
TTH:CAJ

[*712*]9

government on Taiwan competes with the government on the mainland in
political development. It could show that Taiwan is ahead of the mainland.
Not only could it benefit the people in Taiwan, it could also benefit those
on the mainland, because that government might try to "catch up."

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief
and Constance A. Johnson, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
February 1987

2/13/87
TTH:CAJ

[*712*]9

government on Taiwan competes with the government on the mainland in
political development. It could show that Taiwan is ahead of the mainland.
Not only could it benefit the people in Taiwan, it could also benefit those
on the mainland, because that government might try to "catch up."

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief
and Constance A. Johnson, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
February 1987

2/13/87
TTH:CAJ

[*712*]9

government on Taiwan competes with the government on the mainland in
political development. It could show that Taiwan is ahead of the mainland.
Not only could it benefit the people in Taiwan, it could also benefit those
on the mainland, because that government might try to "catch up."

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief
and Constance A. Johnson, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
February 1987

2/13/87
TTH:CAJ

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