91.   China became a touchy subject for both Clinton and Gore after reports that the Chinese sought to buy influence over US foreign policy with campaign contributions.

92.   While it remains a taboo subject for Communist Party hardliners, it is also a touchy subject for reformists due to the risks of social unrest.

93.   On another touchy subject, Akihito was asked whether he would consider making a visit later to the Japanese Yasakuni war-dead shrine.