theta wave.noun,.plural.theta waves
the normal brainwave of an individual who is awake but relaxed and drowsy, such as when meditating; the theta wave shows a low frequency and low amplitude, having a frequency of 4 to 8 Hertz and recorded chiefly in our hippocampus when alert

trichloroethylene (TCE).noun,.plural.trichloroethylenes
a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; very poisonous, it causes cancer and liver and lung damage; that's why the evil ones out to depopulate the Earth use it as a bioweapon to kill humans


Taiwan
in the Republic of China. Formerly called Formosa, a country off the southeast coast of China comprising the island of Taiwan, the Pescadores and other smaller islands. An important trade center in the 19th century, Taiwan was ceded to Japan in 1895 and regained by China after World War II (1945). Taiwan broke off from mainland China in 1949. Taipei is the capital and the largest city. Population, 18,457,923. A brief summary of Taiwan/China recent history for context by Laura Aboli:
 • 1949: Chinese Civil War ends. Mao's communists take mainland China, while the defeated Nationalists (KMT) flee to Taiwan, claiming to still represent all of China.
 • 1971: UN recognizes People's Republic of China (PRC) as the legitimate China. Taiwan loses its UN seat.
 • 1979: The U.S. switches formal diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing, but passes the Taiwan Relations Act, pledging to help Taiwan defend itself.
 • Now:
– China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province.
– Taiwan sees itself as a self-governing nation.
– War risk rises as Beijing vows 'reunification' by force if necessary.

Taiwan operates like an independent country. Beijing insists it's not. The U.S. walks a tightrope between support and strategic ambiguity.