Taiwan's fundamental problem is a matter of basic law, the fact that its 23 million persons have the intrinsic right to come forward and demand comprehensive constitutional reform. In a true democracy, all residents have the right to self-determination through a referendum on any public issue. All matters relating to state sovereignty must be decided by all of Taiwan’s residents in accordance with the two primary international treaties regarding human rights. Any time a motion is made to prohibit the people from voting in a referendum in line with their right of self-determination, a public referendum should be held to decide whether the motion itself should be outlawed. For details please see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.