tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7253519420930463102.post4970295206081684864..comments2023-10-26T08:26:15.306-07:00Comments on Views from the Left Coast: China says cooperation with United States threatened by proposed arms sale to TaiwanNatetheGratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234581449903909407noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7253519420930463102.post-43527602773203367682010-02-12T20:39:39.228-08:002010-02-12T20:39:39.228-08:00China threatens Taiwan regularly, or so it seems, ...China threatens Taiwan regularly, or so it seems, and the U.S. sells arms to Taiwan regularly, too. As you know, China considers the island to be one of its provinces, despite their dreadful relationship over the years. But Taiwan's government has changed and is much more amenable to a positive relationship with China. Taiwan and China reached a deal on closer relations in 2008, although neither wants to "normalize" on principle.NatetheGratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234581449903909407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7253519420930463102.post-85881201675110975522010-02-12T20:35:03.395-08:002010-02-12T20:35:03.395-08:00I would like to know "why now?" Is China...I would like to know "why now?" Is China or anyone else threatening Taiwan?harclanoreply@blogger.com