University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDA September 7, 199
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U.S., China, Taiwan:
Spinning political web of rights, relations By Susan Reger Staff Writer Some suggest the reason U.S. relations with China are strained today is that both countries have lost the threat of a common enemy, the Soviet Union, which forces both to take a closer look at each other. Relations between the two vastly different cultures is at a low point today due to problems with human rights violations, nuclear arms buildup and trade deficits, said Dr. Xiao-Bing Li, UCO's assistant professor of history. With elections scheduled next year in both countries, Li believes this is a critical period in history and that both sides are being very cautious. The Associated Press reports that plans for a fall presidential summit is an attempt to repair the problems that have plagued
relations between the two countries over the last few months. However, Li said he believes the move for a summit is more "for show" for upcoming elections and that little will be accomplished. Clinton, whose international relations record has been weak during his term, could win or lose during the summit because many Athericans are down on China, Li said. He said he also believes Harry Wu, the human rights activist who was recently deported to America from China, is not happy that his release appeared to be a bargaining chip. Li said Wu and others believe the release came about so Hillary Clinton could attend the United Nations Fourth _ World Conference on Women in Beijing in September. The United States claims no
deal was made. According to a recent Reuter report, many people will have their eyes on the conference, and there is a possibility that demonstrations will be staged. The report said a school sports field near Beijing will be set up for protests during the U.N. conference, another welcome decision by the White House. A New York Times report said the worst nightmare in Asia would be a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. "The Taiwanese feel threatened, especially after recent Chinese missile exercises off the waters of Taiwan," said Li. Li said he believes the aggressive efforts of Taiwanese President Lee Teng Hui to establish diplomacy with the United States has angered China,
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Library to close for four days By Mike Gustafson Staff Writer Students should be prepared for the temporary closing of the library, beginning 6 p.m., Friday, Sept.8 to 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11. The library will be closed for asbestos abatement in the basement, in order to connect it to the new Central Plant system, said Carol Barry, assistant director of public services.
"When you renovate, you must remove asbestos from the area," said Barry. "After the process is finished, the area will be inspected to make sure it is safe before it is reopened." Barry expressed her concern for students who will be affected by the closing. "Our goal is to have as little down-time as possible," said Barry. "We hope students will not be inconvenienced by the closing. The Edmond Sun, along
with deans and department chairs, will be notified as soon as possible." The library will remain open as often as possible, but because of construction, it may be closed again in November or December, said Barry. "We may shut down when the new heating and air system is installed," she said. "Hopefully it will be when students are away for Thanksgiving or Christmas."
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Slam... Charles Gosset serves during a volleyball game. Volleyball was one of many activities during the Welcome Back Beach Party Tuesday night. (Staff photo by Bill Wilkinson )
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