re: If trump talking to Taiwan is nothing why did Reagan and bushes avoid it?

Wow, how did the Taiwanese know not to shoot at our carriers in the straight?

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Reagan nor his administration formally communicated with Taiwan.

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So you're saying a congratulatory phone call is considered a formality?

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Reagan nor his administration formally communicated with Taiwan.

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That's just not true. Reference "the Six Assurances" and "James Lilley." Once again you're caught in a lie.

You just proved YOU are the low information voter in this thread.

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The United States, he explained:

1- Had not agreed to set a date for ending arms sales to the Republic of China;

2- Had not agreed to hold prior consultations with the PRC regarding arms sales to the Republic of China;

3- Would not play a mediation role between the PRC and the Republic of China;

4- Would not revise the Taiwan Relations Act;

5- Had not altered its position regarding sovereignty over Taiwan; and

6- Would not exert pressure on the Republic of China to enter into negotiations with the PRC.

With American approval, the statement was made public in Taiwan three weeks later, and soon after that, "The Six Assurances" were the subject of a Senate hearing.

But this was not President Reagan's only message of reassurance.

Twice more, James Lilley delivered additional messages to Chiang. Together with the assurances, they form a startling package, one that has not received the attention it deserves.

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