Taiwan's triumph

Article Abstract:

Pres Bush's decision to permit the importation by Taiwan of 150 F-16 fighters reflects not merely election-year pandering to the defense industry, but also a shift in US policy away from unquestioning support of China. China has responded to the arms deal with the threat of tariffs on US imports.

International aspects, Military policy, Aircraft industry, Military assistance, American, American military assistance, Bush, George H.W.

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America's Chinese puzzle

Article Abstract:

The US has strong but contradictory historic, political, economic and moral reasons for wanting good relations with both mainland China and Taiwan. Bill Clinton's recent public agonizing before renewing China's 'most-favored nation' trade status is analyzed.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Trade Relations, International economic relations, Trade policy, Most favored nation clauses

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Keeping their balance

Article Abstract:

Relations between the US, Taiwan and China, and the impact of arms sales by the US to Taiwan, are examined in detail.

Editorial, Contracts, Defense industry

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