Resolution on Taiwan's Future (Full Text and Historical Context of the DPP Meeting)

This article provides the full text of the 'Resolution on Taiwan's Future' passed by the Democratic Progressive Party of the Republic of China on May 8, 1999. The resolution summarizes Taiwan's status after democratic reforms, asserting that Taiwan is a 'sovereign independent state' whose sovereignty extends only to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. It emphasizes that any change to the independent status quo must be decided via a national referendum. This document is a major milestone in the DPP's platform, laying the fundamental principles for its cross-strait relations during its terms in government.