Paul Schlyter wrote:
As a matter of fact, Taiwan calls itself "Republic of China" ....

You guys must think I'm a total ignoramus or something when it comes
to Taiwan and China.

I'm well aware of the name R.O.C. However, that's not what John said.
He said that Taiwan is part of China. That means something quite
different to the average informed reader (from the U.S., at least).

The fact that Taiwan is historically (although only back to about 1600
or so) and culturally part of China is mostly irrelevant when it comes
to their business practices, which are largely a product of the last
century. The two do have a business relationship, but that does not
rely on the two being part of a larger China.

Brian Tung
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