The white paper comments are unacceptable. Many of us are surprised by the bluntness and inappropriateness of this particular challenge. The U.S. Congress is packed with Taiwan supporters. Anxious not to upset the delicate balance between China and Taiwan, Clinton has threatened to veto the Taiwan act if it is also passed by the Senate. Lawmakers have also proposed legislation calling for the World Trade Organization to admit Taiwan and China at the same time.
China says it vehemently opposes both measures.
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