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A letter from Mr. Richard G. Lugar (United States Senator), 30 July 1999.

Dear Hu,

Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding Taiwan.

I am a long-time supporter of Taiwan and its citizens. I feel it is crucial that we continue to work to upgrade Taiwan relations and increase its status and identity in the world. The remarkable democratic progress and economic growth of Taiwan over the past several years are impressive. It is the envy of many countries around the world. Currently, Taiwan ranks as one of the wor;d's largest traders and one of our leading trade partners. I believe our engagement, including private investment, with Taiwan is important and must continue.

I have been supportive of effortd to increase the visibility and interactioin of Taiwan in the international community. For example, I have favored allowing Taiwan to become more actively involved in the United Nations.

I cosponsored and voted in favor of a resolution expressing concern over the missile tests and military activities of the People's Republic of China in close proximity to Taiwan.

Thank you, again, for sharing your thoughts with me on this important matter. I will continue to mointor this issue with our mutual concerns in mind.

Sincerely,

Richard G. Lugar United States Senator