World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Helms Plans to Invite Taiwan Head to U.S.
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The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he planned to invite Taiwan’s president to visit the U.S., raising the prospect of new tension with China. Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.) said he expected to enjoy the “squawking” about his interest in hosting President Lee Teng-hui, who won reelection Saturday. China opposed Lee’s candidacy, fearing he will move Taiwan toward independence. U.S.-Chinese relations went into a tailspin after Lee made his first visit to the U.S. in June.
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