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Taipei Times - archives: "WORRISOME TRENDS: Since Ma took office, some US academics believe China has gained more influence and leverage over Taiwan than the US, Joseph Wu said
By J. Michael Cole
STAFF REPORTER
Sunday, Sep 20, 2009, Page 3

“Lack of resources, corruption charges and an unfriendly media environment are preventing the DPP from being more effective in its efforts.”

— Joseph Wu, former representative to Washington

The Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) administration is proceeding carelessly in its cross-strait policies, is unreceptive to criticism and appears to be focusing on its relations with Beijing at the expense of the nation’s ties with long-standing allies, former representative to Washington Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said in an interview with the Taipei Times this week."