When Beijing thinks that the substantial movement toward an independent Taiwan Is getting stronger. or sees the horror of democracy rising on this prosperous island so close to the mainland. the Chinese Communists mount menacing military operations. No pretense Is made that the exercise and the ugly warnings by top military men are not aimed at intimidating Taiwan and aborting Its growing fascination wilt democratic practice. Expect more threats. The people of the island. ethnically Chinese. descend either from families that have lived here for centuries or from immigrants who fled to Taiwan with Nationalist army when It was defeated by the Communists In The ruling party is the Kuomintang. a mellowed offspring of the hardhanded party of Chiang Kaishek. It Is headed by President Lee Tenghul. Mr.
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