China ends war drills as Taiwan election debate eases
China wraps land sea and air exercises aimed at intimidating Taiwan after Lee Teng Hui wins re election with 54 percent. Beijing signals conciliatory tone and says door to negotiations remains open as Strait quiets after 18 days of tension.
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Hashimoto faces deadlock after election win in Japan
Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto acknowledged public anger over a 6.5 billion bailout for bankrupt housing lenders despite his party’s parliamentary election victory. The central Gifu by election gave him leverage to break the deadlock before next month’s summit with President Clinton.
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