Letters to the Editor -- International Herald Tribune

China and Taiwan
MARCH 26, 2005

Now that China has aggressively framed a legal basis for future military actions against Taiwan, it is time to rethink U.S. strategy ("China defends law 'for peaceful reunification,"' March 15). Perhaps the most effective way to uphold a thriving young democracy, to avoid a military confrontation and to protect the peace and stability in the Western Pacific region is to conclude a free-trade agreement and establish normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Shyu-tu Lee,

Vancouver, Washington