Don't even think about it.... (China's threats to take over Taiwan)(Editorial)(Cover Story) From: The Economist (US) | Date: February 3, 1996 | COPYRIGHT 1996 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

China has threatened Taiwan with military action if it pursues independence. As in the past, China may go no further than making threats, but there are signs that the military power could take action. The US and other Western allies must aid Taiwan if China takes military action.

Is China preparing to pick off Taiwan? And, if so, what should--or could-- outsiders be doing about it?

The last thing a fast-growing East Asia needs is a military clash between its second-largest...

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