[tallhappy]

This is a another of example of how the Bush administration is way better than the prior one.

Still, it is demeaning to us that we force a friend to take the back door at the behest of a despotic communist regime in China.

Stop the charade and invite him directly to the White House or wherever and have have official talks.

Stop letting Chinese communists dictate who and whom we can or cannot associate with.

[joesnuffy]

our most favored trading partner communist china with its record human rights violations
will not be opposed if Taiwan moves to independence
Irael will be parted to make a Palestinian terror state ...Taiwan would be sold out in a heart beat imo
Cheney is most likely spelling reality out to the Taiwanese imo
On the other hand with the we the people support the US going to war against communist China to aid Free China?

[hchutch]

Before we can directly confront the PRC, we need to have the missile defense system in place. Once it is in place, then we will be able to back Taiwan to the hilt. When dealing with an adversary with nuclear weapons, it is best to stack the deck.

[JohnnyZ]

I agree, go all the way with Taiwan now, before China has their invasion plans ready. Put 'em on the defensive.

We should be pushing the One China policy and reunification: "Look, China, just toss out your commies and stop being such bastards generally and we'll agree to let Taiwan run a unified China".