Pay attention to Asia 5 Edition

Late last month, I accompanied Vice President Al Gore to the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Malaysia, and then went on with President Clinton to Japan and Korea. Each significant issue in Asia -- the continuing economic decline and suspicious behavior of North Korea; the recess...

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Published inJournal of commerce (Newark, N.J.)
Main Author MAX BAUCUS Max Baucus, a Democrat, is senior U.S. senator from Montana
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IHS Maritime & Trade 18.12.1998
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Economic recovery
Economic reform
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Summary:Late last month, I accompanied Vice President Al Gore to the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Malaysia, and then went on with President Clinton to Japan and Korea. Each significant issue in Asia -- the continuing economic decline and suspicious behavior of North Korea; the recession in Japan; the severe economic stress on South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and other economies; the crisis in Indonesia; and the financial troubles and slowing growth in China -- presents us with a delicate and difficult problem. We want a stable Asia so its countries can pursue economic and political reforms to maintain peace in the region. A stable Asia also will provide us with opportunities for growth -- opportunities to create jobs at home and keep our economy strong.