Taiwan’s Weak Diplomatic Hand

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On June 12, a 53-year-old man in a dark suit shook US President George Bush’s hand on a lawn outside the US Congress in Washington. “I am the ambassador of Taiwan, Joseph Wu,” he said. “It is good to see you here among us,” the president replied.

This simple exchange, at a ceremony to dedicate the Victims…