Thunder and Lightning Over Taiwan

Authors

Martin L. Lasater

Number

9

Abstract

The joint communique on 17 August 1982 between the United States and the People's Republic of China over future US arms sales to Taiwan was a carefully crafted document responsible for preventing a likely downgrading of relations between Washington and Beijing.

Recommended Citation

Lasater, Martin L. (1983) "Thunder and Lightning Over Taiwan," Naval War College Review: Vol. 36: No. 4, Article 9.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol36/iss4/9