Exchange Database

Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui Visits the United States

After much debate, President Bill Clinton granted a visa to Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui so that he could enter the country as a private citizen to attend a reunion at his alma mater, Cornell University.
Outcomes: 
This drew criticism from the PRC and added to rising tensions in the region.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State
Source: 

https://history.state.gov/countries/issues/china-us-relations

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Sponsor(s): 
United States and Taiwanese Governments
Participants (Types): 
head of state
Number of Participants: 
2
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, June 1, 1995
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Washington, DC
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Commission Report

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