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Article: Unfilled order for subs casts doubt on defense posture; Island reluctant to pay for own protection from China, analysts say.(WORLD)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- August 6, 2003
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Byline: Sharon Behn, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Two years after President Bush announced plans to sell eight diesel-electric submarines to Taiwan, the island still has not appropriated funds for them and other items, raising questions about its willingness to defend itself in the face of China's weapons buildup.
"The submarines themselves are not as worrying a trend as much as what it represents in how much the Taiwanese are willing to pay to ensure their own national security," said Mike Glosny of Rand Corp.
Mr. Bush in April 2001 announced that the United States would sell the Republic of China (Taiwan) as many as eight diesel subs and four ...