The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people.
Quotes about referenda (5 Quotes)
As a final resort, in the event of a continuing and persistent deadlock, the parties have invited me to use my discretion to finalize the text to be submitted to referenda on the basis of my plan,
In the 1999 resolution regarding Taiwan's future passed by the Democratic Progressive Party, it is stated very clearly that any change to the status quo of Taiwan must be decided by the people of Taiwan through referenda.
Open primary bills have been introduced (in the General Assembly). They never go anywhere. If we have advisory referenda ... where people vote overwhelmingly for this, I think that's what will cause the legislature to turn around and make our state laws like other states that have the open primary.
I have great confidence in the universal value and in basic human rights and I have great confidence that referenda will eventually take root and become part of our daily lives in Taiwan.