what attitude does bush government should have over Taiwan issue?
403549
Stay home very quiet and try not to screw up this one
376136
i don't know the specifics on this but there is one general rule that applies to all of our policies: US corporations vie for economic control over these nations, first and foremost. if a US-based environmental group is complaining about pollution is s.a. then it is likely a valid complaint, and they are also doing similar things in the US. But if the US government is complaining then it is most likely to put pressure on s.a. governments in order for the US to gain some kind of economic or political foothold. The US government itself DOES have concerns for the environment, but compare that voice to the voice of its economic hegemony and it is like a chicadee chirping next to a jet aircraft.
813130
He"s from the US but lives in taiwan.
125799
Absolutely. The US has already come to the aid of Taiwan when mainland China was threatening Taiwan. In the mid 1990s, China was test firing missiles over Taiwan. The US sent a large naval presence to the area to encourage China to stop firing the missiles over Taiwan ("The Taiwan Strait Crisis").\n\nTraditionally, the US has had a "hands off" policy toward Taiwan. While the US would supply Taiwan with defensive weapons, advisors and soldiers were barred by policy from visiting the country. Since Bush has take office, however, the US is stepping up its presence in Taiwan. Americans are lecturing the Taiwanese military in the classroom and training them in the field.\n\nLastly - and the most compelling reason the US would come to Taiwan's aid - the US is "required by law to provide for Taiwan's defense" under the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979. Part of the act requires the US to "provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive character" and "maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan."\n\nSeveral factors make the Act more relevant today than when it was passed in 1979. In 1979, Taiwan was not the economic powerhouse it is today - neither was mainland China. In 1979, Taiwan had a relatively weak military - as did China. Today, they are relatively strong militarily - as is China. In 1979, Taiwan was not a democracy - it is now. And the US will defend a democratic government against any Communist invasion.\n\nWill the US come to Taiwan's aid in case of invasion by mainland China? Absolutely.
211056
We should probably make sure we know the answer to the question of whether it "was illegal" or not. The jury still seems to be out on that one. One camp (the executive branch)holds that Congress's authorization of "any and all necessary force" gave Bush the authority, and another doesn't (the Legislative). Sounds like it's time for the good old Judicial branch to step in and resolve the dispute. Then we can talk about whether or not a censure (different from censor) is appropriate.
1010011
I think the polls show that we need a better government that doesn't only care about its own needs but cares about how it affects other countries (i.e. we need a better foreign policy).  We need a government that responds to the United Nations and adheres to international law.  We need a government supporting liberty and justice without infringing on our rights.  We need change.\n\nOur perception is that other countries need us to fix them.  However, other countries can fix themselves with little help.  Although we can help a little, we shouldn't force our culture upon other countries.  We shouldn't advocate violence and should be more humanitarian.\n\nI do believe that the US can be a threat, but Iran and North Korea are still much bigger threats.
1141021
Japanese won't fight this battle but they do have a good navy and good army. They are planning for something big in the region. They will not give up easily. They are looking to take Taiwan again. The US and the Japanese have a military cooperation thing. The Japanese are going to try to drag the states into the whole thing with China and Taiwan. It is happening already.
285332
If China wanted to take over Taiwan, there's nothing that anyone, anywhere, could actually do to stop it. The only reason they haven't done so already is because there's no real reason to - if their thinking on this should ever change, Taiwan would be toast, plain and simple.
906924
Over the years I have read many accounts where people state that the "Republic of China on Taiwan" is a government in exile.  I have yet to see the definitive explanation of why that is the truth, but I am very much interested in all related details. \n\nFor this Yahoo question, I did a Google Blogsearch using the keywords of "Taiwan US territory"  and then I looked at the Comments posted by visitors to the websites.  The site of http://www.taiwankey.net/dc/tforumtw.htm is mentioned in several Blogs, and indeed that site has full information on this new lawsuit.  There are numerous links to background information (including US Supreme Court decisions regarding "overseas territories") which have relevance to the Taiwan status question as well.  \n\nA link to the court documents (16 pages in PDF format) is also there.\n\nSo .... it appears that the truth is out, and this truth has finally reached the US federal court system -- Taiwan is an overseas territory of the USA.
799683
don't shop where you harbor resentment...\nthat would include USA>>>>>
192220
Taiwan is independent, just constantly intimidated. As for getting formal recognition from communist china of taiwans independence, all it takes is time. Taiwan is a valuable ally and trading partner of the US, and is respected as such. Communist china cannot last as a nation forever. People dream of being free, and when enough of a billion people in china act on there dreams, taiwan wont have a communist bully next door anymore.
543180
Of course not, I don't even know what's the problem between Taiwan and the Usa. But hell no, first of all look at all the items in American, most of them say\n"made in china".\n;l\nAmerica needs china economically, so no way.\nAnyways it has much lethal problems such as the middle east, illegal immigrant problems, and the war against terrorism.
335379
Peter W. the way you talks sucks. Everybody have the right to have his/her own opinion, but you also have to RESPECT others or it is a big or small, rich or pore country and IF.... you can't do that, than you sucks! \nBye the way you have to get the facts clear. Taiwan was first in the UN, not China, Taiwan gave a lot of money to indonesia. Maybe much more than the US if you look to the %  , but Indonesia didn't metion or thank Taiwan like any other country afraid that China got angry.\nI'm not going into the details, because that would be a long story, but what hbj said is true. Hbj you also have to know that the main reason that Taiwan lost the veto seat because Shang Kai Shek and the KMT. They didn't want to share it with china. Now china got the seat and Taiwan has nothing. \nWhat Peter w. said about the government is also true. I live now 4 years in Taiwan and I can not say that I see much good in 4 years. Indeed they fight often. I'm neutral to al the parties, but I see that the main reason that the politics sucks is the KMT again. They always say no to everything what the government said and don't look or it could help the country. KMT is a very dirty party, with a very big ego and still can’t accept their defeat after 50 years of ruling Taiwan. In the 50 years they ruled Taiwan they HATED China. Everyone who said they want to go back to china or went to china went straight into jail. China was Bad, bad, bad. Now 6 years after they lost power they KISS china's *SS.!!!!!!!!! \nI agree with you that Taiwan deserve more respect from the rest of the world, but than Taiwan have to start first.\nFirst the politics most be taken serious, the second is: if Taiwanese are not interested in the other countries, why other countries should be interested in Taiwan. Why I say this is because when I see the Taiwanese news channels I can tell you that just 2% or 3% of it is foreign news and the rest is pure Local news with many, many political sh*t, sorry I say it this way, but it is.\nMany, many times they don't talk about the new law or political issues, but always making the other party (members) black ect. \nAnyway, after 4 years living in Taiwan, going into the Taiwanese live I figured out Taiwan cannot go back to china. Maybe they have a similar background, but Taiwan developed is own system, politics(good or bad), way of life, culture and have a democratic life. If they have to go back to china it will be the same as Taiwan have to go 50 years back in time.\nTaiwan should get more respect from the world, especially from the US. The US can not use a friend when needed and drop him when not needed.\nI wonder how the world would react if Taiwan had a lot of oil. I bet they would treat Taiwan much better. Do you think the US should attack Iraq if Kuwait didn’t have oil? I don’t think so! \nHBJ I’m sorry to say it, but it is all about money and there is a lot of money in China, so the world is not so interested in Taiwan anymore.....sad, but the truth.\nAnyway Taiwan has mine respect.
275483
As an answer, I'd like to ask another question: Why did Taipei forbid the visiting singer from mainland, Yuchun, Lee talking before so many taiwan reporters' microphones?\n\ncited part:\nhttp://goldsea.com/Asiagate/602/21singer.html\n\nChinese Pop Star Muzzled During Visit to Taiwan \n i Yuchun, winner of the Chinese ``Super Girls'' singing contest, was banned by the Taiwanese government from making public remarks while appearing at a concert in Taiwan, an organizer of the event said Tuesday. \n\n     Taiwan and China split amid civil war in 1949. The two have thriving trade and cultural exchanges but some bilateral events are soured by lingering political tensions. \n\n     Yang Kuang-you, a veteran Taiwanese actor who invited Li and other mainland performers to the Sunday concert in Taipei, said Taiwan's Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council forbade them to speak to the news media.\nhalt.\n\nIs that enough? I offten read the BBC news and think it quite fair but donot think so with you coz your vicious motivation.
514245
A. they are FAR from Democratic, but they are turning toward capitalism... THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE THAT APPARENTLY SOME DON'T UNDERSTAND... but perhaps it's a step in the right direction...\n\nB. This was one major issue that pissed me off under Clinton and one that Bush has followed Clinton on... the one issue that he follows Clinton on IS CHINA... MAYBE THE WORST ISSUE OF HIS PRESIDENCY... he can't even take Clinton's good parts, but he takes his bad ones... GEEZ... \n\nJust because Clinton screwed up is not a reason that Bush can... \n\nif anything Bush is worse because he's off fighting "dictators" in Iraq while he's supporting the Chinese dictators... at least Clinton wasn't such a hypocrite with it... but that's just my opinion
980116
here's your answer follow this link to the addresses, phone and email addresses you need hope this is what you were looking for..http://www.taiwanstuff.com/fapolice.htm
866620
Not many countries get involved with Chinese internal issues. Just look at how everybody backed off from the Taiwanese independence issue also.