
John Tkacik
John Tkacik is a retired American diplomat known for his work in the US embassies in Taipei and Beijing during a critical period surrounding the US's derecognition of Taiwan in 1979. He has recently argued that President Jimmy Carter's decision can be viewed positively, as it preserved essential aspects of the US-Taiwan relationship, including security and economic ties.
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John Tkacik argued that President Carter’s derecognition of the ROC can now be seen in a far more positive light.
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