- Six Assurances
The Six Assurances are guidelines used in conducting relations between the
United States of America and theRepublic of China (Taiwan). They were proposed in 1982 by the Republic of China during negotiations between the United States andPeople's Republic of China over the Joint Communique on Arms Sales to Taiwan. The U.S. government agreed to these points and informed theUnited States Congress of this in July 1982. The Six assurances were:# The United States would not set a date for termination of arms sales to Taiwan.
# The United States would not alter the terms of theTaiwan Relations Act .
# The United States would not consult with China in advance before making decisions about U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
# The United States would not mediate between Taiwan and China.
# The United States would not alter its position about the sovereignty of Taiwan.
# The United States will not exert pressure on Taiwan to enter into negotiation with the People's Republic of China.ee also
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Political status of Taiwan
*Sino-American relations External links
* [http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2004/38081.htm State Department’s Official Statement in 2004]
* [http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2007/new/jun/20/today-fo1.htm]
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