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Chen to use 'Taiwan' in U.N. push

Chen Shui-bian

President Chen Shui-bian pledged to seek U.N. membership using the name "Taiwan" if his party wins a majority in December polls, local media reported Nov. 15, in a move bound to infuriate China.

As Taipei has always used its official title, the Republic of China, in efforts to join the United Nations, a bid under the name Taiwan will be seen by China as tantamount to a declaration of statehood, which Beijing has threatened could lead to war.

With just a month to go to the Dec. 11 legislative elections, Chen told a Nov. 14 campaign rally that it was a mistake for the government to use the name Republic of China in applying for a U.N. seat

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