There has, in fact, been no shortage of outrages already. Indeed, in recent days alone, three Falun Gong members, two of them elderly, have died after being arrested by the police. One died of apparent suffocation in prison. But Falun Gong members are not the only victims of religious repression. The Vatican recently reported the arrest of an auxiliary bishop as part of a general crackdown on Catholics in central China.
China insists that Taiwan can enter only as a part of China.
Under pressure from Congress, President Clinton has announced his opposition to Beijing's stance. But there is no guarantee that Clinton, or Al Gore, or for that matter George W. Bush will hold out against Chinese pressure when the time comes to take care of Taiwan's membership later this year or next. Even if China invaded Taiwan tomorrow, they would no doubt still argue the benefits of trading with Beijing. Corporate America wants to make money in China, and senators in both parties want money from corporate America. End of story.