Posts Tagged 'Obama'

To Save Our Economy, Ditch Taiwan

President Obama should negotiate with China to write off American debt held by China in exchange for an end to America’s defense arrangement with Taiwan. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan president Ma turned down ’08 contributions, says Fubon Taiwan


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To Save Our Economy, Ditch Taiwan

President Obama should negotiate with China to write off American debt held by China in exchange for an end to America’s defense arrangement with Taiwan. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan president Ma turned down ’08 contributions, says Fubon Taiwan


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No new F-16s for Taiwan, Obama fac...

The Obama administration unveiled a $5.85 billion arms package to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jets and faced an immediate backlash from Republicans who accused him of selling a U.S. friend short and caving in to Chinese pressure. (read the story…)


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No new F-16s for Taiwan, Obama fac...

The Obama administration unveiled a $5.85 billion arms package to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jets and faced an immediate backlash from Republicans who accused him of selling a U.S. friend short and caving in to Chinese pressure. (read the story…)


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China warns against U.S. F-16 upgr...

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The Obama administration told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that it planned a $5.3 billion upgrade of Taiwan’s F-16 fighter fleet, angering Beijing but disappointing new arms-sales advocates. (read more…) People who looked at this item also


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China warns against U.S. F-16 upgr...

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The Obama administration told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that it planned a $5.3 billion upgrade of Taiwan’s F-16 fighter fleet, angering Beijing but disappointing new arms-sales advocates. (read more…) People who looked at this item also


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US to upgrade Taiwan F-16s, not se...

The Obama administration has decided to upgrade Taiwan’s existing fleet of F-16 fighter jets but not sell it the new planes it also wants, congressional staff said. (read the story…) Related items China strongly condemns US-Taiwan arms deal US offers


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US to upgrade Taiwan F-16s, not se...

The Obama administration has decided to upgrade Taiwan’s existing fleet of F-16 fighter jets but not sell it the new planes it also wants, congressional staff said. (read the story…) Related items China strongly condemns US-Taiwan arms deal US offers


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White House offer to Taiwan doesnâ...

The Obama administration is offering to refurbish Taiwan’s aging fleet of F-16 fighter jets in an arms package that does not include any new jets for the island, said congressional staffers briefed on the plan Friday. Obama administration officials and


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White House offer to Taiwan doesnâ...

The Obama administration is offering to refurbish Taiwan’s aging fleet of F-16 fighter jets in an arms package that does not include any new jets for the island, said congressional staffers briefed on the plan Friday. Obama administration officials and


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The Wisdom of Not Selling F-16s to...

The Obama administration made a tough call this week, choosing to withhold advanced F-16 C/D fighter jets from Taiwan, which appeases China but risks leaving an important ally vulnerable. The U.S. will instead sell an estimated $4.2 billion arms package


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The Wisdom of Not Selling F-16s to...

The Obama administration made a tough call this week, choosing to withhold advanced F-16 C/D fighter jets from Taiwan, which appeases China but risks leaving an important ally vulnerable. The U.S. will instead sell an estimated $4.2 billion arms package


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Insight: Looming U.S. decision on ...

BEIJING (Reuters) – The Obama administration’s impending decision on arms sales to Taiwan is likely to strain the diplomatic truce between the United States and China, which faces rising domestic demands to wield its growing power against debt-saddled Washington. (read


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Insight: Looming U.S. decision on ...

BEIJING (Reuters) – The Obama administration’s impending decision on arms sales to Taiwan is likely to strain the diplomatic truce between the United States and China, which faces rising domestic demands to wield its growing power against debt-saddled Washington. (read


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China repeats opposition to U.S. a...

BEIJING (Reuters) – China repeated its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, saying they put the peaceful Sino-U.S. relationship at risk, as the Obama administration’s decision on a weapons deal for the self-ruled island draws near. (read


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China repeats opposition to U.S. a...

BEIJING (Reuters) – China repeated its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, saying they put the peaceful Sino-U.S. relationship at risk, as the Obama administration’s decision on a weapons deal for the self-ruled island draws near. (read


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How a hurricane becomes a politica...

President Obama and numerous governors can show how ready they are for the storm’s emergencies. (read more here…) Related items Marie Elena Martinez: Celebrating Taiwan’s Centennial With 5 Must-Try Food Experiences Simon says Hong Kong’s ‘A Simple Life’ sweeps Golden


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How a hurricane becomes a politica...

President Obama and numerous governors can show how ready they are for the storm’s emergencies. (read more here…) Related items Marie Elena Martinez: Celebrating Taiwan’s Centennial With 5 Must-Try Food Experiences Simon says Hong Kong’s ‘A Simple Life’ sweeps Golden


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Analysis: Are Obama’s moves to s...

By Pete Engardio Is Washington finally getting serious about doing something to shore up America’s flagging global competitiveness in manufacturing? There are certainly some signs in recent moves by President Obama. The president has promised to listen to the needs


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Analysis: Are Obama’s moves to s...

By Pete Engardio Is Washington finally getting serious about doing something to shore up America’s flagging global competitiveness in manufacturing? There are certainly some signs in recent moves by President Obama. The president has promised to listen to the needs


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