The tremendous resolve which the US is showing at this time by swiftly sending its Seventh Fleet to patrol in waters near Taiwan gives a clear statement of US policy, and it has a considerable effect on Beijing's attitude. Beijing has indicated publicly or privately to the US that it will not use military force against Taiwan.
美國這次非常堅決的態度，劍及履及派遣第七艦隊巡弋台灣水域，已清楚地說明瞭華府的政策，對北京的態度也有相當大的影響﹘ ﹘北京公開或私下向美國表示不會對台灣採取武力行動。