“Dodd [Chris Dodd] is reportedly as close to Biden as friends get. Prominently mentioned earlier as a possible new ambassador to China. Armitage [Richard Armitage] and Steinberg [James Steinberg] not only represent the respective political parties, but also are heavy diplomatic hitters who command respect and influence today. The mission is a further demonstration of the new diplomacy that is de-emphasizing the formalities of interstate relations and instead focusing on the facts and functions regardless of formal names. This is what Taiwan's distinctive status is stimulating in many protean respects, and I hope the trend will continue. It can be progressive without being unacceptably provocative.”
14 Apr 2021
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