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To: Ilaine who wrote (3267)	4/25/2001 4:02:10 PM
From: Hoa Hao	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

Actually, we didn't supply them with Aegis cause it was not seriously on the table. Taiwan could not afford the system unless it was given to them gratis; Bush turning them down is just an apparent sop to the mainlanders, in reality, the mainlanders got another thumb in the eye. The Kidds are actually the next step up, smaller then the Aegis cruiser but bigger then what they have now, available in 2003-3 as opposed to 2008 at the earliest for Aegis. The Taiwanese will gain experience with larger ships, and the Kidds have excellent capability as well.

To: Ilaine who wrote (3267)	4/25/2001 5:43:04 PM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 74559

CB, You are right, and thus the following from me ... but more diplomatically or, rather obliquely ... "I think the main reason the Aegis is not supplied is because no one knows what will happen within the next 7 years" The peculiarity about electronics is that the designs really do lend itself to a fast download from Taiwan to the Mainland, via Global Crossing fiber, boosted by JDSU gizmos, routed CSCO boxes, especially if most components are standard issue from wherever. Chugs, Jay