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Carter and Taiwan

President Carter ends Taiwan defence treaty, recognising China. US conservatives unhappy with president's move.

President Carter ends Taiwan defence treaty, recognising China. US conservatives unhappy with president's move.

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This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.

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Christmas Eve 197809:15
BBC Radio 4

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PresenterAlistair Cooke

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  • Fri 22 Dec 197821:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Christmas Eve 197809:15
    BBC Radio 4

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