oct 22, 1982 - Six Assurances

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“* * * [W]e did not agree to set a date certain for ending arms sales to Taiwan”

“* * * [W]e see no mediation role for the United States” between Taiwan and the PRC

“* * *[N]or will we attempt to exert pressure on Taiwan to enter into negotiations with the PRC”

“* * * [T]here has been no change in our longstanding position on the issue of sovereignty over Taiwan”

“We have no plans to seek” revisions to the Taiwan Relations Act;

and
the August 17 Communiqué, “should not be read to imply that we have agreed to engage in prior consultations with Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan”.