I think mutual denial of each other’s sovereignty (between ROC and PRC) and mutual non-denial of respective jurisdictions would be more appropriate, but any proposal has its pros and cons, and I think it’s up for discussion." - Meaning and context.">
Ma Ying-jeou (2011) cited in: "‘One China’ idea up for discussion: Ma" in The Taipei Times, 25 June 2011.
• Statement made during the interview with Apple Daily, 24 June 2011.
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I think mutual denial of each other’s sovereignty (between ROC and PRC) and mutual non-denial of respective jurisdictions would be more appropriate, but any proposal has its pros and cons, and I think it’s up for discussion.

— Ma Ying-jeou

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I think mutual denial of each other’s sovereignty (between ROC and PRC) and mutual non-denial of respective jurisdictions would be more appropriate, but any proposal has its pros and cons, and I think it’s up for discussion." in the context of "Ma Ying-jeou (2011) cited in: "‘One China’ idea up for discussion: Ma" in The Taipei Times, 25 June 2011.
• Statement made during the interview with Apple Daily, 24 June 2011." to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Ma Ying-jeou

About Ma Ying-jeou

Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九; Mǎ Yīngjiǔ; born 13 July 1950) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He served as the President of the Republic of China from 20 May 2008 to 20 May 2016.