UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Monday, February 19, 1996 Tension builds in China, Taiwan By Heather Kirkwood Kapsan staff writer Kansan staff writer Chin Pan and his wife, Peijen Chou, don't know what to think of the military exercises taking place in Southeast China. But they're nervous. "I don't exclude the possibility of war," said Pan, Taipei, Taiwan, graduate student. Relations between China and Taiwan have been tense for a long time, but recent events have added a sharper edge. Upcoming presidential elections in Taiwan have made the Chinese uneasy because they feel the elections will further separate Taiwan from China. Tension further escalated when China tested missiles last summer near Taiwan's coastal waters. Also, during the past few weeks China has been reinforcing its air force, army and navy strength for military exercises across the sea from Taiwan. The Taiwanese government said it doesn't consider the exercises an imminent threat, but many Taiwanese living in Lawrence aren't so sure. Pan said recent developments might be a result of internal power conflicts as the Chinese leadership grows older and younger government officials jostle for power. Chou said that the current Chinese leaders were young revolutionaries when Mao Tse-Tung took control of mainland China and Chiang Kai-shek retreated to Taiwan in 1949. Since then China has made many attempts to gain control of Taiwan, using force in the early years. "They haven't finished their honor," Chou said. "They want to accomplish their unfinished task before they die." Both countries regard Taiwan as part of China, although they disagree about which government is in charge. Hualun Huang, Taipei graduate student, said he was concerned about recent developments, but his family in Taiwan did not feel the threat was immediate. Huang said his family had not received much news about developments because government censors did not want to alarm the public. Huang said there is no reason for China and Taiwan to reunite one day. "China and Taiwan should not be united just because the two people have the same language," Huang said. But many mainland Chinese and Taiwanese don't agree with Huang. "There is no reason to let Taiwan be independent," he said. "That is the general feeling for almost any Chinese person." Weiying Lin, graduate student from Fujian in southeast China, which is across the sea from Taiwan, said he considered China and Taiwan to be one country. Carl Lande, professor of political science and East Asian studies, agreed that popular opinion in China may be against Taiwan's independence. Mainland Chinese have said that even if it costs a million lives, they can't let Taiwan become independent. he said. The Associated Press contributed information to this story. Tyler Wirken / KANSAN it's check-out time The 18-story Radison Meulebach Towers building in downtown Kansas City collapsed. The 40-year-old hotel was demolished yesterday morning by O'Rouke Imposion Co. of Cincinnati. The company spent five weeks positioning 350 explosive devices in the building so a 430-room hotel could be built in its place. Former US diplomat to lead KU program By Susan Franke Special to the Kansan David Lambertson, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand from 1991 to 1995, has been named director of international development for the University of Kansas. Lambertson, a native of Fairview, taught East Asian politics at the University from 1990 to 1991 as a diploma in residence Lambertson said his top priority as director would be to head an outreach program designed to provide international training and consulting to businesses in Kansas and Kansas City. The program would offer training programs to help companies be more competitive, whether they were experienced or just getting started in the international arena, Lambertson said. "A great many companies throughout the United States and certainly Kansas have come to the conclusion that if they are going to prosper, or even survive, they've got to get into international markets," Lambertson David Lambertson said. In addition, Lambertson said he would use the resources of area organizations, including the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the International Relations Council. Dale Grube, assistant dean of continuing education, said the international development program was supported by her department and the Office of International Studies. The department of continuing education recently conducted a survey of about 100 businesses in Kansas City to determine long-term education and training needs. Results indicated a growing interest in how to do business internationally, Grube said. "The more chances we have to have experts lecture on the business, economic and political conditions outside the United States,the more valuable the program will be both to area businesses and the University," she said. An introductory training program titled Going International is scheduled for April at the Regents Center. The program will include a comprehensive presentation on the export business. KU faculty also will give presentations about areas of the world like Latin America and Eastern Europe, Lambertson said. "It's open to all businesses, and it's a program we think will get us off to a good start," he said. Walking the THIN line: How students balance stress, style and food. Being the perfect student isn't easy. Do you have high standards? For school? Your image? Your body? The pursuit to be perfect has a price. Emotional burnout, declining physical health, eating disorders, and withdrawal from friends and family are some consequences of walking a thin line. Find out how to cope by attending a special forum with people who understand. Sponsored by Meninger, University of Kansas' Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Watkins Health Center, and Berr Nash Community Mental Health Center, Inc. The lineup *ne lineup* ■ Opening remarks □ Jennifer Kennedy, MD, Menninger Patricia Roach, LSCSW, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, on the family perspective Panelists Question and answer session Taking the first step Taking the first step Tuesday, February 20 7 to 8:30 pm Murphy Hall Swarthout Auditorium 15th and Naismith Drive University of Kansas Use parking garage or Lot 54 across the street. Cathy Mao, RN, BSN, Lawrence Central Junior High, on coping with school Myra Strother, MD, KU, on physical concerns Ann Chapman, MSEd, RD, KU, on eating to live Linda Keeler, MD, KU, on recognizing emotional triggers Barbara Ballard, PhD, KU, on liking yourself Questions? 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