The Democratic Progressive Party's United Nations petition 'could make world record'

The China Post - The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aims to collect 2 million signatures by the end of this month for the party's petition to hold a referendum on Taiwan's U.N. membership bid, "in the hope that the number can be recognized as a Guinness World Record," a DPP official said yesterday. Full Story

Party leaders approve 'normal nation' resolution, but remain wary

The China Post - President Chen Shui-bian and other ruling party leaders yesterday approved revisions to the so-called "normal nation" resolution, but avoided using more sensitive wordings concerning changing Taiwan's official title as proposed by outgoing DPP Chairman Yu Shyi-kun. Full Story

Chen trying to stop 'normal nation' changes

The China Post - President Chen Shui-bian may be buckling under pressure from Washington to stop the Democratic Progressive Party from writing in "independence of Taiwan" in its "normal nation" resolution. Full Story

Independent activists push for referendum

The China Post - Members of the "908 Taiwan Republic" movement unveiled yesterday their version of the national flag and the national anthem during an event next to Taipei City Hall. They also claimed their support for the planned referendum on entering the U.N. under the name of Taiwan. Full Story