Gambling boat idea eyed for Cedar Rapids future
Gazette editorials examine a vision plan for land south of downtown including Czech Village and a new junkyard skyline. They question funding, traffic, and tax streams and note potential partners Grace Entertainment and local leaders would need to back a riverboat casino to revive the 30 acre site.
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Cedar River
Central States
Czech Village
12Th Avenue SE
Bob Kazimour
Jim Piersall
Wilson Foods
Piersall
Cedar Rapids
Kazimour
Tama
Linn County
Marquette
Dubuque
Clinton
Davenport
Grace Entertainment
St. Joseph
Grace
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Taiwan’s Chen tests limits with Beijing and Washington
Ralph A. Cossa analyzes Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian’s recent remarks on cross strait status and a possible referendum. Chen’s push toward an independent path risks provoking Beijing and unsettling U S policy, amid Nauru’s switch and Beijing’s financial inducements. The piece warns of a dangerous strategic gamble for Taiwan and a delicate U S response.
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Chen Shui-bian
Washington
Democratic Progressive Party
DPP
Taiwan Solidarity Union
Chen
Lee Teng-hui
Beijing
World Association of Taiwanese Associations
Tokyo
China
Ralph A. Cossa
Pacific Forum
CSIS
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Global Beat Syndicate
Taiwan Free Trade Agreement could boost Iowa exports
The proposed U S Taiwan FTA aims to reduce barriers and expand trade, with Iowa poised to gain from increased access to Taiwan's markets. Taiwan is a major partner and investor, and the agreement could help U S agricultural and manufactured goods reach broader Asia Pacific markets. Antonio Chen of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago provides context.
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Beijing
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U.S. International Trade Commission
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Iowa
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FTA
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Australia
Antonio Chen
Chicago
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