China

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao achieved a major diplomatic victory for China over its arch rival, Taiwan, during a December visit to Washington, which included a meeting with US President George W. Bush. In a statement after the meeting, the US president said that he opposed any attempt by either side to unilaterally change the status quo on Taiwan. The comments came in response to increasing anti-China rhetoric by Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, which could eventually lead to a declaration of independence by the island, in the run-up to presidential elections, due in March 2004. The comments by Bush marked a

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