Perhaps the most overlooked element of U.S. China policy, the Taiwan Relations Act requires this country to maintain traditional relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan. It was passed & enacted on April 10, 1979, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter, whose recognition of the People's Republic of China made the TRA necessary. Since then, the TRA as the law of the land has governed the U.S. special relationship with the ROC on Taiwan. The Taiwan Relations Act is significant because of the complex issues surrounding American withdrawal of recognition from the Republic of China & Taiwan's status in American & international law. This Legislative History contains excerpts from the Congressional Record pertaining to the Taiwan Relations Act during the 103rd, 104th & 105th terms of Congress. Includes original text of the TRA, President Carter's Executive Order of June 22, 1979, on "Maintaining unofficial relations with the people on Taiwan, " indices & recent assessments of Taiwan's political-military situation. Despite domestic political differences, the TRA has maintained a bipartisan Congressional approach to U.S. - Taiwan relations, stabilizing U.S. policy toward East Asia Paper. ISBN 0-9671650-0-8. US$ $14.95 plus $4.00 shipping/handling. Order from the International Information Agency, Inc., 2111 Jeff Davis Highway Suite 505N, Arlington, VA 22202. 703/415-0947 fax 703/415-0585.