Clinton Administration officials voice their disapproval of the bill as well, calling it dangerous to the security of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan holds its second free presidential elections in history. During his first news conference since being innaugurated on May 20, Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian invites Chinese President Jiang Zemin to join hands at a summit for peace. Chen says he was inspired by the historic agreement signed by North and South Korea on June 15 to work towards reunification. Top 2001 April 24 President George W. Bush approves the largest package of arms sales to Taiwan in nearly a decade.
China responds with a formal protest .