Fri, Oct 11, 2002 - Page 4 News List

US pundits doubt wisdom of closer ties with Taiwan

MILITARY EXERCISE Some US observers claim that the White House and the Pentagon are scheming to covertly increase military cooperation with Taiwan

By Charles Snyder  /  STAFF REPORTER IN WASHINGTON

Larry Wortzel, the head of the Heritage Foundation's Asia program, disagreed. "I think American policy needs to ensure that Taiwan is capable of deploying its military property," he said.

America must make sure that "should we have to assist Taiwan, we can work together. I think we should make sure that they know how to use their equipment properly," he said.

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