Chen stresses need to consider plebiscite on Taiwan's future

Chen stresses need to consider plebiscite on Taiwan's future

TOKYO - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian speaks to a gathering of Taiwan people in Tokyo via the Internet on Aug. 3. In the speech, Chen stressed for the first time the importance of considering a referendum to decide the island's future. (Kyodo)

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