Thinking determines the direction, and action determines the outcome. China's long-standing attempts to squeeze Taiwan out of the diplomatic arena are not conducive to normal development of US-Taiwan relations; they only serve to widen the distance between the two sides of the Strait. China owes it to the people to reform the constitution so that the heads of the four branches of government are popularly elected. This will add impetus to the China Dream espoused by Xi Jinping and move the world closer to global harmony and permanent peace.