Debate Over Trade Status Newly Stoked by China's Tough Stance on Taiwan.

Deals with the congressional negotiations in the United States on granting Beijing, China permanent normal trade relations that would ease its entry to the World Trade Organization. Potential impact of the policy paper issued by Beijing against Taiwan on the Senate action on the legislation; Remarks by US Vice President Al Gore on trade pacts with China; Views of lawmakers on granting China permanent normal trade relations.