A reason to bring US troops home Sep 25, 2008
Asia Times Online :: Korea News and Korean Business and Economy, Pyongyang News. General Douglas MacArthur said that old soldiers never die, they just fade away. (Asia Times Online)
* Defense ministry refers to US as semi-military ally Sep 1, 2008
It was the first time that the ministry has used the word ally in this context since the US broke diplomatic relations on Jan. 1, 1979, and the Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty expired on Jan. 1, 1980, which could indicate that the military relationship between the two parties is warming up. Taiwan and the US cooperate on military matters despite the lack of formal relations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Eritrea urged to withdraw from Djibouti border Jun 13, 2008
France has a mutual defense treaty with Djibouti after that nation's independence in 1977. The country is also an important route for landlocked Ethiopia, which has vowed to protect its access to Djibouti's port. (AlertNet)
* Sovereignty and one China not compatible Apr 13, 2008
The problem is that after UN Resolution 2758; then US president Jimmy Carters termination of diplomatic relations with Taiwan; and the canceling of the 1954 mutual defense treaty and withdrawal of US troops from Taiwan, the ROC has been replaced by the Peoples Republic of China in the eyes of the world. Where does that leave the ROC. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Iran's space shot Feb 6, 2008
The first imam of the iranian shias, ali was the one who personaly chopped the head of every male jew after conquering the fortress of khyber and as a punishment for breaking a mutual defense treaty and aiding the enemy. I am just stating the history. (Nature News Service)
* Seoul to resurrect contingency plan for unrest in North Feb 5, 2008
Under a mutual defense treaty, the South Korean military comes under US command in times of war. But this is set to change by 2012. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* The lies that history bequeathes us Dec 28, 2007
This brings to mind what former US secretary of state John Dulles said at the signing ceremony of the Sino-US Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of China (ROC) in 1954 ... The problem was that between the signing of the peace treaty and the review of the Sino-US Mutual Defense Treaty, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee released a report in which it was confirmed that the US, the UK and the ROC agreed that the Cairo Conference restored Taiwan and Penghu to the ROC. As the report clearly... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Time for the US to rethink its Taiwan policy Jul 11, 2007
At the time the US and the ROC signed the Mutual Defense Treaty, the US had already acknowledged in writing that Taiwan and Penghu were ruled by the ROC. But Dulles later told a press conference that "technical sovereignty over [Taiwan] and [Penghu] has never been settled." ... So on one hand the US had signed a Mutual Defense Treaty with the ROC; on the other hand it made statements saying that Taiwan's status was still undetermined ... From 1950 on, the US supported the Chiang government, and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* History creates present problems Jul 2, 2007
At the time the US Senate ratified the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of China (ROC) and the US, a supplementary decision was made whereby the treaty could not influence the legal status and sovereignty of Taiwan and Penghu. On Dec. 12, 1954, US secretary of state John Foster Dulles told a press conference that "technical sovereignty over [Taiwan] and [Penghu] has never been settled. That is because the Japanese peace treaty merely involves a renunciation by Japan of its right and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Feature: World's longest-serving sub feted Apr 17, 2007
As part of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the US and the Republic of China (x), in 1970 the US gave the SS-791 and SS-792 to the Taiwanese Navy -- after serving 28 years in the US Navy. In 1973, Captain Kuan Chen-ching (M), the first captain of the SS-791, led crewmembers for training in the US.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Philippines, U.S. to kick off joint war games Feb 17, 2007
This year's Balikatan will be co-directed by U.S. Army Major General Stephen Tom and Armed Forces of the Philippines Rear Admiral Amable Tolentino, and conducted under the auspices of the Mutual Defense Treaty and Visiting Forces Agreement, the official Philippine News Agency reported. It will focus primarily on humanitarian projects in Mindanao, especially on Jolo Island in Sulu, where medical, dental, veterinary, and engineering projects be jointly carried out by the military personnel of the... (Xinhuanet, China)
North Korean Nuke Crisis Could Bring U.S., China Conflict Feb 8, 2007
Teng noted that China is bound by a 1961 mutual defense treaty with North Korea. He said the ultimate interpretation of that treaty would be up to Chinese leaders. (Newsmax)
N.K. threat most pressing issue for regional security Jan 3, 2007
The Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty of 1954 has been the cornerstone of an arrangement that transcends security and embraces partnership on a variety of levels. It is an arrangement based on common, democratic values, shared beliefs, and a history of continuous American commitment to the defense and well being of the Korean Peninsula. (Korea Herald, Korea)
