March, 31. 2007

Dear Mr.  Burghardt,

In recognition of the Asia-Pacific Peace and Progress Project (AP&PP) and East West Center (EWC) teams’ increasing role and importance for the future of the “Two Straits” relationship between China and Taiwan, I would like to reference the below information for your consideration:

1.  Distinguished members of international significance have pledged their support for the China Peace Confederation (“Chunghua Bon-Lian”), also known as the “Two Straits Peace and Progress under One China Policy.”  These community leaders include: 

   Mr. Kenichi Ohmae (The Emergence of Chunghua – Dec. 2002);

   Mr. Lien Chan (Honorary Chairman of K.M.T.);

   Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou (Oct. 23, 2006 Mayor of Taipei City,Headline News);

   Venerable Master Hsing Yun (Hon. President of Buddha’s Light Int’l Association);

   Mr. James Soong (Chairman of People First Party); and

   Mr. Y. C. Wang (Founder of Formosa Plastic Group).

2.  In 2005, Mr. Lien Chan signed the “Two Straits Peace Agreement” with Premier Hu Jing-Tao (Beijing April 29, 2005 NPF), and the People First Party filed a motion pushing forth the “Two Straits Peace Promote Act” in the Legislative Yuan (Sept. 27, 2005).  Unfortunately, the Chen Shui-Bien government ignored the above policies. Further,  Chen Shui-Bien recently assigned Mr. Joseph Wu (Chairman of Mainland Affairs Council) as his new representative to the United States. However, additional decisive actions are necessary to make Non-stop Direct Flight between the Two Straits a reality. 

3.  President Chen Shui-Bien must not ignore the opportunities for peaceful and prosperous exchange betweens the Two Straits is a pressing and urgent matter.  For it is often said that, only pioneers with foresight and the courage to execute their strategy, shall attain limitless success. 

The EWC pledged its support in recognizing AP&PP as one of the best strategies to solve the issues troubling the Two Straits.  In order to effectuate Mr. Y. C. Wang’s proclamation, I propose an opportunity for the Two Straits in the form of a declaration called: “The Letter of Intent to Execute the Two Straits Peace and Progress Mutual Vision Agreement.”  Thereafter, the signatories will adopt and execute the “Non-Stop Direct Flight Policy.” 

At this time, heavy clouds appear to overshadow the Two Straits good intentions.  Prompt availability of Direct Flights will allow dignitaries of Two Straits to quickly develop strategies and timely maximize all opportunities for peace.  In these times of uncertainly, winds of logic with visions of peace must courageously push ahead to and prevail.

Sincerely Yours,

Alan J.ＬＣhang

CHAIRMAN, ULSRF.ORG