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US Opposes Taiwan's Missiles

Diplomats concerned about further escalation with mainland

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted May 3, 2007 6:43 PM CDT

(Newser) – As Taiwan threatens to go on the offense against China, the U.S. is wincing at the island's growing arsenal. Last month Taipei announced a missile program to hit Chinese sites, to the candid disapproval of Steven Young, the top American diplomat there. "The... Read full story »

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