Latest big news!! China announced its enactment of the anti-seccession law and who makes the most noise again? Naturally pro-independence activists in Taiwan and USA. Whilst reading one article on the law, there was this statement made by the White House spokesman Scott McClellan which goes like this, "We don't believe anyone should be taking unilateral steps or make unilateral changes that increases tensions." This is a really contradictory statement made by the White House, especially since they have shown the willingness to take unilateral steps (defying the United Nations) and make unilateral changes to increase tensions (in the Middle East as what they did to Iraq now). I still wonder how the White House can issue such an irresponsble statement. Though I hope for peace in Asia, I do believe that for Taiwan to really prosper, the best way is to join with China as the reunification brings about several advantages. Think of this like a merger and acquisition, whereby companies merge to become more efficient and beat out their competitors. Similarly, Taiwan need not fear any military attack once it unifies with China but it will also provide more opportunities for their citizens. The only drawback is perhaps there might be control over democratic parties, which I believe the US generously funded. Well the one who gets the worse deal in the unification is perhaps US as they will lose an ally and have one less country where they can sell weapons to. Japan also stands to lose its premier status in the region as China+Taiwan+Hong Kong serves as a major economic behemoth.