It is impossible for us to recognize (mainland China) as another nation within our (Republic of China) territory." - Meaning and context.">
Ma Ying-jeou (2013) cited in: "Cross-strait political issues not being shied from: Ma" in Taipei Times, 23 October 2013.
• Statement made during the meeting with Kuomintang delegation at the Presidential Office in Taipei heading to the cross-strait forum with the Communist Party of China in Nanning, Guangxi Province, 22 October 2013.
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It is impossible for us to recognize (mainland China) as another nation within our (Republic of China) territory.

— Ma Ying-jeou

What It Means

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• Statement made during the meeting with Kuomintang delegation at the Presidential Office in Taipei heading to the cross-strait forum with the Communist Party of China in Nanning, Guangxi Province, 22 October 2013." to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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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.