[Insert Appropriate Greeting]

I am writing to you with regards to Europe's antiquated one 
China policy.   This policy should be repealed as soon as 
possible since it directly contradicts the European values of 
democracy, freedom, and respect for human rights.  Thus I 
urge you to help oppose the one China policy and recognize 
Taiwan as a fully sovereign, independent nation.

The differences between Taiwan and China are stark.  Taiwan has 
evolved to become the most vibrant democracy in Asia, holding 
regular elections.  The freedom of speech and freedom of the 
press are respected, and human rights are valued.  Such 
behaviour should be rewarded by accepting Taiwan into the 
international community.  

China, on the other hand, remains a strict, totalitarian 
dictatorship that suppresses political dissidents, Tibetan 
and Uyghur activists,  and Falun Dafa practitioners.  It 
continues to censor the internet and refuses to apologize 
for the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989.  Furthermore, 
it was China that covered up its SARS outbreak, with 
devastating consequences for the rest of the world.

Why should such atrocious behaviour be rewarded by the 
European Union?  Europe can show that it is serious 
about propagating democratic ideals by ignoring Chinese 
objections and establishing diplomatic ties with Taiwan.  
Without doing so, Europe cannot claim to support the 
spread of freedom and democracy.

There are those that would argue that the one China policy 
allows Europe to engage China on human rights issues.  I 
would say this policy of engagement is an utter failure.   
Engagement with China did not prevent the 1989 
Tiananmen Square massacre, does not prevent the 
suppression of political dissent, and does not prevent 
censorship of the internet.  This policy has failed to 
protect democracy activists and Falun Dafa practitioners.  
This policy has failed to prevent the military buildup of 
over 1000 missiles China aims at Taiwan, a country that 
aims to uphold peace.

In any case, China has no legitimate claim over Taiwan 
anyway.  The People's Republic of China has never, not
even for a single day, ruled over Taiwan.  In addition,
the San Francisco Peace Treaty, the highest level international
treaty regarding Taiwan's status, gives China no claim
over Taiwan.  Taiwan's status is a matter for the Taiwanese 
people to decide, in accordance with the United Nations
charter that confirms a people's right to self-determination.


I urge you to stand up for European principles in the face of 
irrational objections from Beijing.  Please help to recognise
the democratic achievements of Taiwan.  Please help to
recognize the right of the Taiwanese to determine their
own future, free from military threats.   Doing so will 
confirm your will to help democratic nations prosper and 
grow together.


Sincerely,
[Your name here]
[Please include full address]