[Mike K]

Didn't they imply that by saying we wouldn't want to lose Seattle because of Taipei?

As I remember it, a Chinese general specifically mentioned that we wouldn't want to trade Los Angeles for Taipei. Clinton was okay with the trade as long as he could get some of them cute little Chinese babes.

[John Locke]

As I remember it, a Chinese general specifically mentioned that we wouldn't want to trade Los Angeles for Taipei.

Who says? Personally, I would trade Los Angeles for a bowl of crispy noodles.