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Los Angeles, November 23, 2007 (LPAC)--At a press conference tonight to announce the opening of a "Forum on U.S.-China Relationship and Peaceful Reunification of China," they introduced the speakers at tomorrow's conference. There are speakers from the mainland, Taiwan, and the U.S., including Lyndon LaRouche. There were about 60 people at the press conference, including 8-10 media representatives.

Focusing his remarks on the dollar taking another plunge today, and noting that this process will continue, LaRouche said it's not good for the U.S. or China. He gave a very brief comment on the interrelationship of the U.S. and China economically, that we have to reverse the antipathy towards China from some members of the U.S. Congress. The dollar crisis can be solved, but it will require changes in U.S. policy.

LaRouche also commented on the Peace of Westphalia. Religious warfare from 1492 to 1648 was ended by the Westphalia action. The one great principle on which this Treaty depends is that each must work for the benefit of the other. As we look for the complete unification of China, we must follow in the footsteps of the Treaty of Westphalia. And those of us who are conscious of these matters, must take leadership.

There were two questions directed to LaRouche. One was from the head of the China Unification Committee in the Bay Area. He asked what can the U.S. do to facilitate a better relationship between China and Taiwan? LaRouche said it's a complicated question: we have to change here in the United States that which is spoiling our relationship in China. But it's a complicated and dangerous problem.

The second question came from a woman who has a book coming out tomorrow on U.S.-China relations. She's from Hong Kong, and she asked LaRouche: Can't we end the U.S. arms sales to Taiwan? Can the U.S. cancel this act? LaRouche said that the U.S. now stands at the verge of an attack on Iran. This is a dangerous threat. But at the same time we've had progress in Korea. We have to get a change in U.S. policy. That means getting this administration out.

(An audio file of LaRouche's opening remarks and answers to questions will be added to this article shortly)