-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- Feeding the dragon On Monday, China issued a so-called white paper titled, "The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue." In effect, China openly declared that the "motherland" will rescue its long lost brothers and sisters in Taiwan, even if it has to murder everyone on the island to accomplish that task. Included in the paper is a warning from an ever more belligerent Beijing aimed directly at America. According to the red leaders in Beijing, if there is no "settlement of cross-Straits reunification through negotiations then the Chinese government will only be forced to adopt all drastic measures possible, including the use of force, to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." The official Chinese government statement warned America to discontinue weapons sales to Taiwan, stating that it will not tolerate "gross interference in China's internal affairs and a grave threat to China's security." At this moment in human history, Taiwan is taking a great leap into the unknown for an Asian nation. According to the top expert on China in Congress, Representative Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., "the upcoming March national election in Taiwan marks an important milestone. For the first time in thousands of years of recorded Chinese history, a democratically elected Chinese leader, President Lee Teng-hui, will peacefully hand over power to an elected successor." Yet, as the Taiwanese people reach for democracy, the western powers cower in the shadows of Beijing and the massive People's Liberation Army. In America, President Clinton presses Congress to expand trade with Beijing, ignoring the threats, bypassing the espionage, glossing over the fascist repression sweeping China, and allowing an ever more powerful Chinese military to reign free across the shores of the Pacific. In early January, Rohrabacher led a congressional mission on a fact-finding trip to our Asian allies, including Taiwan. Rohrabacher was accompanied by his special assistant, Al Santoli, a national security and Asia-Pacific expert, and Jeffrey Baxter, an advisor on anti-ballistic missile systems and a special reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department Anti-Terrorism Unit. According to Rohrabacher, the Taiwanese leaders expressed concern about aggression from the PRC during the upcoming elections in Taiwan and the U.S. elections in November. At present the Taiwanese three-way presidential race is too close to call. The upcoming election and post-election periods present a very real danger of intimidation or violent aggression by the People's Republic of China. "The (Taiwanese) Defense Minister and high ranking flag officers believe that the PRC could try some type of tactical or covert military action, such as a missile launch or seizure of an island," stated Rohrabacher in his report on Taiwan. According to Rohrabacher and his research team, "Taiwan is dangerously vulnerable to air and missile attacks. Currently, Taiwan has less than one minute warning time to prepare to defend against a ballistic missile launch by the PRC, and less than 3 minutes warning time to defend against high performance jet fighter-bombers taking off from PRC bases." "The best means to prevent PRC aggression against Taiwan during the March election and in the near future is for the United States government to rapidly upgrade Taiwan's defense capabilities," states Rohrabacher's report. "Some Clinton Administration officials fear that such actions would provoke the PRC. However, if the U.S. government does not deliver these urgently needed defense systems, an attack is more likely. Currently, the PRC correctly understands that Taiwan is vulnerable to tactical air strikes and nearly defenseless against missiles." According to Rohrabacher, the only road to peace in Asia is a strong defense for Taiwan. The only way to deter hungry, nationalistic, China from swallowing the newborn Asian democracy so close to its shores is to arm the Taiwanese. Rohrabacher's plan for peace provides "defensive" weapons that will deter the People's Liberation Army and turn Taiwan into a shield that can stand between freedom and the massive red Army. Details from Rohrabacher's plan include: Provide Aegis systems: Taiwan seeks the Aegis system for naval early warning and as a backup system for its land-based national missile and air defense system. All military leaders in Taiwan stated that acquiring an Aegis system is their foremost national defense priority. Taiwan's current Patriot Pac 2-Plus system has a range of only 80 miles, which does not cover the 100 mile distance to the PRC coast. The Patriot radar system can only detect the downward trajectory of a ballistic missile. However, Aegis radar can detect the launch of a ballistic missile, which would provide vital additional time to prepare anti-missile or anti-aircraft defense. Provide early-warning radars: The United States should rapidly provide much-needed early warning radar systems and components necessary to upgrade Taiwan's defensive systems during the first half of 2000. Radar systems requested by Taiwan include the AN/TPS 59 and the AN/TPS 75 systems. Rapidly share DOD findings: In order for the Taiwan legislature to appropriate funds needed to rapidly purchase essential radars and defensive weapons components, the U.S. Defense Department should provide Taiwan the findings of its 1999 assessment studies by not later than February 2000. The appropriation bill for FY2001 is voted on in the legislature during mid-to late-March. Provide the Link 16 data sharing system: The Link 16 system is imperative for weapons systems inter-operability. It is also essential for integrating Aegis with other air defense systems, including C4I and national missile defense. Upgrade airborne early-warning assets: The U.S. government should provide Taiwan with an upgrade to its E-2T early warning aircraft. The Link 16 would help the E2-T communicate with other land and sea based defense systems and vastly improve Taiwan's air defense capability. Provide GPS systems for Taiwan's Patriot systems: Two years ago, the U.S. DOD promised delivery of GPS systems for Taiwan's Patriot defense systems. That promise should be immediately fulfilled. Release the AMRAAM air-to-air missiles: The U.S. government has provided Taiwan the software and training for the AMRAAM, but not the actual missile. Provide Apache helicopters with advanced anti-tank weapons: Taiwan's M-60 battle tanks are a poor match for the PRC's new generation T-90 battle tanks. The best defense against the T-90s would be helicopters with advanced anti-tank capability and a new generation of main battle tanks. Why arm Taiwan against an invasion? The leadership in Taiwan asserts that the only answer to maintain peace in the region is not to back down in the face of threats from Beijing. Historically, they are correct. In 1938, Adolf Hitler pressed the western powers of France and England to split Czechoslovakia. According to Hitler, a long lost tribe of Germans, called the Sudetens, had been separated from the "fatherland" and placed inside the Czech homeland by the unfair treaty of Versailles in 1918. Hitler pressed his case against the weak-knee democracies, backed by the growing power of the German Army. The Sudetens were hardly a lost tribe of Germans, waiting for Hitler to bring them home. However, the Western powers backed down in the face of German aggression and democratic Czechoslovakia was split into two by decree. Only a few months later, the German army rushed across what remained of the shattered Czech homeland, setting the stage for World War II. Clearly, any invasion of Taiwan would also require China to strike at the U.S. allies in Asia. The Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. forces based in Okinawa would all come under attack. An invasion of Taiwan would signal the start of a world war. Today, we stand on the brink of another world war, or 50 years of continued peace. The mistakes of 1938 can and are being repeated in Washington, London and Paris. President Clinton's legacy in office may yet be the first global war of this century. Bill Clinton wants to buy a little more time until the next round of hunger strikes Beijing. The choice is ours to make. We can help the Taiwanese people to defend their liberty or we can feed the dragon yet another piece of humanity. Source Documents Charles Smith is a national security and defense reporter for WorldNetDaily. ================================================================= Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh, YHVH, TZEVAOT FROM THE DESK OF: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Mike Spitzer* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ~~~~~~~~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Best Way To Destroy Enemies Is To Change Them To Friends Shalom, A Salaam Aleikum, and to all, A Good Day. ================================================================= <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soap-boxing! 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