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To: GST who wrote (48555)	2/8/2000 3:34:00 PM
From: long-gone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116763

But is it right? Should we stand back and allow a democracy to fall?

To: GST who wrote (48555)	2/9/2000 6:50:00 AM
From: long-gone	Respond to of 116763

China to Receive Potent Missile Ship UPI February 9, 2000 China's navy will soon be equipped with a ship that could pose a substantial threat to U.S. aircraft carriers that would undoubtedly be sent to counter any Chinese military moves against Taiwan. The New York Times reported Wednesday that China's first Russian-built Sovremenny-class guided-missile destroyer could arrive at the East Sea Fleet base of Ningbo this week. The ship's primary weapon, the Russian-built Sunburn anti-ship missile, is expected to be delivered a few weeks later. The Sunburn is designed to skim the surface of the ocean past the defensive ring of escort ships that surround U.S. carriers. Although the missiles being sold to China will be conventional, the Times said, the Russian version is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Deployment of the Sovremenny-class ships and the Sunburn gives the Chinese a potent weapon to use against Navy battle groups they would likely encounter should they launch an invasion of Taiwan. The naval upgrade comes just weeks before Taiwan's presidential elections. The Times said that the last such election in 1996 was marked by China's test firing of missiles into the ocean near Taiwan. The Times said the two destroyers -- the second is expected later this year -- along with China's recent purchase of four Russian Kilo-class submarines, (cont) newsmax.com