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The EU members have recently been considering lifting the embargo. The strongest supporters of this come from President Jacques Chirac of France stating it as an archaic embargo that does not reflect today reality. The United States with Japan have lobbied against this. The US fears the embargo will create a technology transfer increasing the capabilities of The PRC's Military . The US has stated it will protect Taiwan (ROC) if invaded by Mainland China . The US fears European arms would be used against the US if such a situations occurs. On . Reacting to this, Britain's Foreign Secretary , Jack Straw , on May 20 , 2005 said it was becoming "more difficult" as a result of the lack of progress China has made on Human Rights issues and the anti-secession bill. Many other EU heads of state have suggested slowing down, perhaps stopping, the embargo's cancellation as a result. SEE ALSO
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