Giving Taiwan Its Due.

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To properly acknowledge President Chen's cooperative efforts and to reward Taiwan for its vibrant democracy, the United States should:

See that China and Taiwan together join the WTO. With President Chen's endorsement of PNTR, the Senate should not find it difficult to support permanent extension of China's normal trade status. Washington should seek the WTO accession of both China and Taiwan and should ensure that Beijing lives up to its accession commitments and does not stand in the way of Taiwan's simultaneous accession. Successful integration of both countries should enhance cross-Strait relations and be a boon to American interests.