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 CIS NO: 78-H461-2
 TITLE: Normalization of Relations with the People's Republic of China:
     Practical Implications.
 SOURCE: Committee on International Relations. House
 DOC TYPE: Hearing                   COLLATION: xxiv+394 p.
 DATE: Sept. 20, 21, 28, 29, Oct. 11, 13, 1977
 CONGRESS-SESSION: 95-1              SUDOC: Y4.In8/16:C44/4
 ITEM NO: 1017
 LC CARD NO: 78-600858               MC ENTRY NO: 78-14360

 Hearings before the Subcom on Asian and Pacific Affairs to examine
 implications of U.S. normalization of relations with the People's Republic
 of China (PRC).
   Considers possible U.S. responses to PRC requirements for normalization,
 which include U.S. severance of diplomatic relations with, withdrawal of
 troops from, and abandonment of the Mutual Defense Treaty with Taiwan (text,
 related correspondence, p. 353-360).
   Includes hearings introduction and interim report by Subcom Chairman
 Lester L. Wolff (D-NY), with a testimony summary and analysis by Robert
 Sutter (CRS) (p. v-xxiv). Sutter and Full Committee Chairman Clement J.
 Zablocki (D-Wis) participate in questioning witnesses on Oct. 11 and 13,
 respectively.
   Appendices (p. 353-394) include articles on U.S.-PRC relations, joint
 U.S.-PRC 1972 Shanghai Communique text favoring normalization, and "Toward
 Normal and Enduring U.S. Relations with China," Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
 (D-Mass), address to Boston World Aff Council, Aug. 15, 1977 (p. 368-378).
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications
 DESCRIPTORS (and special content notations): SUBCOM ON ASIAN AND PACIFIC
     AFFAIRS. HOUSE; ZABLOCKI, CLEMENT J.; SUTTER, ROBERT G.; KENNEDY,
     EDWARD M. ("Toward Normal and Enduring U.S. Relations with China");
     CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC; FOREIGN.RELATIONS; TREATIES AND
     CONVENTIONS (China-US relations normalization, implications for Mutual
     Def Treaty with Taiwan); WOLFF, LESTER L.; SHANGHAI COMMUNIQUE
     (Text); FOREIGN.ECONOMIC.RELATIONS; TAIWAN
 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF: P.L.96-8

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 1          Sept. 20, 1977 p. 2-78
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     BARNETT, A. DOAK (sr fellow, Brookings Instn)
     WHITING, ALLEN S. (political science prof, Center for Chinese Studies,
        Univ of Mich)
     THAYER, NATHANIEL (dir, Asian studies, School of Advanced Intl
        Studies, Johns Hopkins Univ)
     SCALAPINO, ROBERT A. (dir, Inst of Asian Studies, Univ of Calif,
        Berkeley)
 STATEMENTS: Global implications for U.S. foreign policy of various
     formulas for normalizing relations with PRC, emphasizing anticipated
     impact on Asian political status quo, and Soviet, Japanese, and South
     Korean reactions; general support for continuing trend toward
     normalization while retaining separate ties with Taiwan; viewed
     stringency of PRC normalization requirements, including implications for
     U.S. credibility and continued Taiwan independence. (p. 2-42)
 DISCUSSION: Analysis of possible PRC attitude and actions toward Taiwan
     subsequent to U.S.-PRC normalization. (p. 42-78)
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications
 DESCRIPTORS: SOVIET UNION; JAPAN; KOREA

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 2          Sept. 21, 1977 p. 80-134
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     COHEN, JEROME A. (dir, East Asian legal studies, Harvard Law School)
     LI, VICTOR (intl studies prof, Stanford Univ)
     THEROUX, EUGENE A. (atty, Baker and McKenzie)
     VALEO, FRANCIS R. (former Sec, Senate)
 STATEMENTS: Analyses of legal implications of PRC stipulation that
     U.S.-Taiwan Mutual Defense Treaty be abrogated prior to normalization,
     including impact on other U.S.-Taiwan treaties, U.S. security interests,
     and Taiwan continued independence. (p. 80-110)
 DISCUSSION: Impact of outlined Japanese formula for recognizing PRC on
     Japanese-Taiwanese political and trade relations, and feasibility of
     similar U.S. approach; various opinions on legal status of U.S.-Taiwan
     treaties and course of future U.S.-Taiwan military, political, and trade
     relations following normalization. (p. 110-134)
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications
 DESCRIPTORS (and special content notations): INTERNATIONAL.LAW (China-US
     relations normalization impact on treaties with Taiwan);
     NATIONAL.DEFENSE; JAPAN (Taiwan-Japan relations)

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 3          Sept. 28, 1977 p. 137-192
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     TERRILL, ROSS (assoc govt prof, Harvard Univ)
     CLOUGH, RALPH N. (Brookings Instn)
     ZAGORIA, DONALD S. (chm, East Asian studies, Hunter Coll, City Univ of
        NY; Research Inst on Intl Change, Columbia Univ)
     BARNETT, ROBERT W. (Asia Soc)
 STATEMENTS: Suggested formulas for normalizing relations with PRC without
     abandoning Taiwan; desirability of normalization as counterbalance to
     Soviet influence in Asia and in recognition of PRC as a major world
     power. (p. 137-168)
 DISCUSSION: Ambiguity of Shanghai communique acknowledgment of PRC
     hegemony over China while reaffirming U.S. support for Taiwan;
     advisability of continuing normalization efforts despite Taiwan issue
     uncertainties; unlikelihood of PRC use of military force or economic
     blockade against Taiwan. (p. 168-192)
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications
 DESCRIPTORS (and special content notations): SOVIET UNION; BLOCKADE
     (China-US relations normalization impact, possibilities for mainland
     economic blockade against Taiwan); ASIA SOCIETY

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 4          Sept. 29, 1977 p. 194-246
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     CLINE, RAY S. (exec dir, Center for Strategic and Intl Studies,
        Georgetown Univ)
     CHANG, PARRIS H. (political science prof, Penn State Univ)
     HINTON, HAROLD C. (political science and intl aff prof, George
        Washington Univ)
     CHIU, HUNG DAH (law prof, Univ of Md)
 STATEMENTS: Criticism of U.S. rapproachment with PRC without consideration
     of Taiwanese security and defense requirements; viewed disadvantages of
     accepting PRC's three conditions for normalization, including
     probability of eventual PRC occupation of Taiwan and further loss of
     U.S. credibility in international security affairs; support for U.S.
     recognition of "two Chinas" and continuing support for Taiwan
     sovereignty. (p. 194-231)
 DISCUSSION: Adverse impact on U.S. foreign policy interests of viewed
     abandonment of Taiwan by normalizing relations with PRC. (p. 231-246)
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 5          Oct. 11, 1977 p. 248-320
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     AUCOIN, LES (Rep, D-Oreg)
     VAN GESSEL, MARINUS (pres, Amer Chamber of Commerce, Taiwan; former
        Dir, Bur of Intl Commerce and Dept Asst Sec, Commerce Dept)
     HARRISON, SELIG S. (sr assoc, Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace)
     PERKINS, DWIGHT H. (chm, economics dept and modern China studies prof,
        Harvard Univ)
 STATEMENTS: Economic aspects of normalizing relations with PRC, including
     implications for U.S.-Taiwan trade; differing analyses of normalization
     impact on future economic growth and stability in Taiwan, and on
     potential U.S.-PRC trade; review of and suggested U.S. response to
     Carnegie Endowment study on potential continental shelf petroleum finds
     and probability of PRC-Taiwan-Japan disagreements over offshore oil
     rights. (p. 248-290)
 DISCUSSION: Assessment of future Taiwan-PRC relations and implications for
     foreign investments, U.S. business interests, and trade with Taiwan. (p.
     291-320)
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications
 DESCRIPTORS (and special content notations): PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS IN
     SUBMERGED LANDS (China-Japan-Taiwan potential conflicts over offshore
     oil rights); AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TAIWAN; CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT
     FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE; JAPAN (China-Japan-Taiwan potential conflicts
     over offshore oil rights)

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 6          Oct. 13, 1977 p. 322-341
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     SCOTT, HUGH (former Sen, Pa)
 STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Support for solution between PRC and Taiwan
     regarding Taiwan's future political status; suggested U.S. abrogation of
     Mutual Defense Treaty; viewed effectiveness of U.S. unilateral
     declaration supporting Taiwan autonomy.
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications

 78-H461-2 TESTIMONY NO: 7          Oct. 13, 1977 p. 341-351
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     ROTH, WILLIAM V., JR. (Sen, R-Del)
 STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Desirability of continuing U.S. trend toward
     normalization of relations with PRC without acceding to PRC demands on
     Taiwan.
 CONTENT NOTATION: China-US relations normalization, implications