tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post7471647281515209379..comments2023-10-30T20:35:28.251+08:00Comments on Michella Jade Weng 翁郁容 ミシェラ・オング: Chen Yunlin, Day 4Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523015531601564662noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-14405450116308478492009-06-04T22:21:03.052+08:002009-06-04T22:21:03.052+08:00Thank you, Julian. :)Thank you, Julian. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523015531601564662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-85708545163142496222009-06-03T22:30:46.544+08:002009-06-03T22:30:46.544+08:00This is the most objective description I have seen...This is the most objective description I have seen of these events. I wasn't there (although I could hear some noise from where I live), but from my experience of unrest at other times and places I find your account highly credible.Juliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-56416728896689318612008-11-15T07:21:00.000+08:002008-11-15T07:21:00.000+08:00Sad to see this happen in what I feel is the great...Sad to see this happen in what I feel is the greatest country on Earth. I love Taiwan, lived here 21 years. I dont like the DPP and their agenda at all.<BR/><BR/>A big difference is apparent between the opposition KMT demonstrations and the opposition DPP.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487542638117827803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-79301491098439946862008-11-14T01:13:00.000+08:002008-11-14T01:13:00.000+08:00Thanks for the report. I'm Californian but my mot...Thanks for the report. I'm Californian but my mother is Taiwanese. The island is always my distant home. <BR/><BR/>I hope the passion will pass and politicians and the people return to a civil conversation about Taiwan's future. I agree with you that the politics of blue/green and TW/PRC need to be removed (but not sure if it's ever possible in this charged environment). Outside of the cross strait talks, I firmly believe that the focus needs to be on enhancing civil rights in Taiwan. <BR/><BR/>Some of the other comments are spot on. You should be proud. While some abuses happened last week (I was in Seattle for the 1999 WTO ministerial. America didn't fare that well that day either), a strong society will rebound. The freedom of press is an important hallmark of a democracy and you've demonstrated that with your reporting.TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-58245677978054745222008-11-12T10:01:00.000+08:002008-11-12T10:01:00.000+08:00"How embarrassing it is to be a Taiwanese right no..."How embarrassing it is to be a Taiwanese right now."<BR/><BR/>I know you have options. Take it. Be it China, Japan or US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-44236380340326833232008-11-11T02:32:00.000+08:002008-11-11T02:32:00.000+08:00Michella said, "Dancing around the sensitive issue...Michella said, "Dancing around the sensitive issue of country of province, Taiwan and China are finally starting to talk, and during this round of the Chiang-Chen Talks, agreements on direct shipping, aviation, postal services and food safety were made. These agreements can only make the Taiwan economy stronger and food from China safer."<BR/><BR/>I really don't think so. You might recall that the Chinese government knew of the problems with melamine in milk powder and kept it hidden for 6 months because of the Olympics. We cannot trust working with the CCP on this issue.<BR/><BR/>The mechanism that has been proposed, far from safeguarding our food, will likely just give Chinese authorities greater access to bribe, intimidate, or coerce concessions from our health authorities. Why should we be working with a country that willingly let its own people consume tainted products to avoid an internationally embrassing incident during the Olympics?<BR/><BR/>And, you should not forget that the cargo shipping agreement dictates that Taiwan is part of China, by making it a "domestic only" market. Not even flags of convenience can be used ....<BR/>As usual, the KMT protects business at almost any cost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-81179963062023173702008-11-11T02:19:00.000+08:002008-11-11T02:19:00.000+08:00Good bruise! If you were a guy I'd something like,...Good bruise! If you were a guy I'd something like, "Shame there won't be a battle scar."<BR/><BR/>I'm also not sure you should feel ashamed about being Taiwanese. There are plenty of violent protests around the world, often about less important topics. <BR/><BR/>Many Taiwanese people are justifiably concerned that some hard-won freedoms could be tossed away in a political gamble by the current government. And, that same government has not taken much time nor spent much effort on reassuring all of Taiwan's people that their rights will be protected. <BR/><BR/>IMHO, Ma and his government need some PR lessons or the same nervousness is very likely to reappear again and again. But, if they do learn a lesson, Taiwan will be stronger for it.<BR/><BR/>You've made a big contribution to keeping Taiwan a democracy. Well done.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06439152458690777534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-40865242280159993972008-11-10T15:45:00.000+08:002008-11-10T15:45:00.000+08:00Youch! That's one heck of a bruise. Hope you heal ...Youch! That's one heck of a bruise. <BR/>Hope you heal quickly. Fantastic post. Thanks for showing what its like reporting literally from the frontlines.John Naruwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641680794403601212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-19785524862822498102008-11-10T10:03:00.000+08:002008-11-10T10:03:00.000+08:00"How embarrassing it is to be a Taiwanese right no..."How embarrassing it is to be a Taiwanese right now. Sigh."<BR/>I think you should really feel "... proud to be Taiwanese right now"<BR/><BR/>You report for an influential and free media on an incredibly charged political issue and run a blog where you voice your frank and honest opinions. And you can do it all without fear. <BR/><BR/>As long as people are free to express themselves the future for Taiwan can only be positive.<BR/><BR/>We should not accept violence as we should not accept oppression. Though tensions were high this last week I think Taiwan is much stronger for the visit, trade talks and the protests. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and opinions. And for taking a knock for our democracy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-20886420824662726432008-11-08T12:54:00.000+08:002008-11-08T12:54:00.000+08:00Michella, this article is very insightful and I ho...Michella, this article is very insightful and I hope many people read it to better understand what went on that day. Thanks for your reporting and I hope you are OK.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061413827755873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-36064668085689062612008-11-08T11:48:00.000+08:002008-11-08T11:48:00.000+08:00I'm so glad you're OK. Take care. I'm proud to hav...I'm so glad you're OK. Take care. I'm proud to have you as a coworker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11586843.post-55135942151456951692008-11-08T08:15:00.000+08:002008-11-08T08:15:00.000+08:00sad to see how things turned out. thanks for share...sad to see how things turned out. thanks for share with us what was going on. most sincere regard to you and your colleagues who were there on duty for what you guys had to endure.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868034805340030190noreply@blogger.com