Arms talks leave Wang unsatisfied - TW/US Subs

[dArKeR]

By Charles Snyder
STAFF REPORTER IN WASHINGTON

Taiwan's legislative delegation, led by Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng (???), was unhappy about the US' refusal to provide any firm information on the type and cost of US-designed submarines the Americans have agreed to allow Taiwan to purchase, said the delegation members on Wednesday.

Delegation members quote the US Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz as having firmly nixed any suggestion that Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Corporation take part in the construction of the vessels.

US officials conceded, however, that China Shipbuilding could be involved in maintenance and logistics support for the submarines, according to Wang and others.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2004/06/25/2003176404

[pocket]

1. nothing worse than an unsatisfied wang

sorry, I couldn't help myself

[Must_B_Free]

2. Yeah, my Wang would be unsatisfied with just talk of Arms

[dArKeR]

3. Buy arms, but not at any price

In recent years, arms procurement has been the subject of a lot of controversy. The controversy -- much of it originating in the Legislative Yuan, which is in charge of approving procurement budgets -- has centered on the necessity of weapons systems, the price of those systems and the potential for corruption.

A 15-member legislative delegation headed by Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng (???) is in the US to discuss planned weapons purchases.

How to strike a balance between among various legitimate concerns is a very challenging task. But, in trying to accomplish this difficult task, it is imperative to keep in mind Taiwan's unique circumstances -- circumstances that complicate an issue that is controversial even in other countries.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/edit/archives/2004/06/25/2003176455

[Jim Sagle]

4. Stop with the sex threads already!

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