"baldeagle"
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> On Sep 9, 11:20 am, "JohnK"
>
> > "rst0wxyz"
> >
>
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> > > Do you really believe the . would intervene on Taiwan's behave if
> > > there is a war between the PRC and Taiwan?
> >
> > That's the big question isn't it.
> > After so many discussions and arguments I've had about it, I've come
> > to the conclusion that there is no absolute yes-no answer.
>
> > ........... the US position on Taiwan is not definitive since it
> > keeps China happy while showing a willingness to support Taiwan.
> > If the US intended to keep China guessing on this point it is doing a
good
> > job.
>
> China do not care whether or not the USA meant what it says .
You couldn't be more wrong.
The proof is that Chimna has refrained from attempting to
take Taiwan by force for 58 years for fear of what the
US may or may not do.
> China will take the US words( repeated by successive US presidents) at
> face value...that is ...the USA recognise only ONE China (with the
> Taiwan island as part of it).
>
No, China will do what it normally does.
It will take whatever the US says in a way which benefits China's view.
> There is absolutely no need to guess. The US words.... mean that the
> Taiwan issue is an entirely domestic issue. This is good enough for
> China. When necessary, China will reunite with Taiwan by force, and
> the hands of the USA will be forced.
>
Well then, since the US is willing to sell Taiwan arms, isn't it about time
China declared war on the US? Why don't they? Are they afraid?
> If the US lied to Chen in order to sell junked weapons to
> Taiwan...about supporting Taiwan's independence, ..the USA's bluff
> will be exposed. ...A shame to the USA.
> However, if Bush choose to intervene in China's domestic
> affairs...China is well prepared for US intervention...at ALL COSTS.
>
Too bad your sorry ass is not included.
> This "ambiguous US stands on Taiwan" reveals a serious flaw in the
> national character of American. A devious trait...not unlike a two
> headed snake. Asian have poor opinion of such flawed traits... will
> NEVER treat such mean person as respectable. The USA will be treated
> and dealt with.... as a snake.
>
Flaw? Hardly. It keeps a brutal dictatorship from waging war against a tiny
succesful
democracy.
Or does "keeping the peace" have no value to you?