"There should be one China but two political institutions," Ma said.
Such a scenario is difficult, as even the U.S. refuses to recognize Taiwan's independence, wanting to preserve diplomatic stability with the mainland government.
Mister Mayor
Indeed, those initiatives inspired Ma's visit to the U.S. With his popularity high, especially among women who kvell over his handsome features and image as a good husband, Ma is anxious to make Taipei "a world-class city."
Ma's plan for the city revolves around culture.
Already, Ma has established artistic trade routes between his city and Paris, Jerusalem, Versailles, Tel Aviv, Rome and Florence, shuttling artists and students to his city.
Now, Ma is seeking to make his city a cultural metropolis by establishing exchange programs with major U.S. cities. Fresh off of visits to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Washington D.C., Ma came to Boston to meet with Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
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