Sayonara to the Lee Teng-hui Era
Title | Sayonara to the Lee Teng-hui Era PDF eBook |
Author | Wei-chin Lee |
Publisher | Rlpg/Galleys |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Promising a methodological pluralism, Lee (political science, Wake Forest U.) and Yang (political science, Illinois State U.) present ten papers evaluating the political development of Taiwan under the stewardship of President Lee Teng-hui (1988-2000). Among the topics discussed are the constitutional reforms of his presidency, the emergence of competitive party politics, the changing national identity of the Taiwanese, policy towards mainland China, and relations with the United States. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
The Second Long March
Title | The Second Long March PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Kien-Hong YU |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2011-11-03 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1441165290 |
This work, written by an expert in the politics of Mainland China and Taiwan, looks at the role the Constitution of the Republic of China has played in the development of Taiwan since 1949 and its potential influence on the People's Republic of China. The Chinese Communists conducted the first long march for the sake of the majority of Chinese people, with the victory of MAO Zedong. In the second long march, CHIANG Kai-shek and his successors tried to convert the Chinese mainland from a Communist, totalitarian system, into a democratic, prosperous one by relying on the spirit of the Republic of China (ROC) constitution and by setting itself as a good example, in gradually guaranteeing freedom and democracy. Needless to say, this march is long and difficult. The Second Long March challenges other models and theories on the study of the relationship between the ROC (Taiwan area) and mainland China or the People's Republic of China (PRC) since China became politically (as opposed to legally) divided in December 1949. Arguably, it is the ROC Constitution that has helped ROC citizens to live in a non-Communist or anti-Communist political system. Actively promoting democracy and freedom on the Chinese mainland (neidi) can further guarantee the Taiwan area's survival. The book will provide valuable scholarship of interest to anyone researching the political history of China and its prospects for democratization.
Taiwan and Post-Communist Europe
Title | Taiwan and Post-Communist Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Czeslaw Tubilewicz |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2007-08-07 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1134100841 |
Taiwan and Post-Communist Europe examines Taiwan’s economic diplomacy towards post-communist states in Central and Eastern Europe. The media, and occasionally academia, have often suggested that Taipei resorts to costly aid, trade and investment diplomacy to facilitate its foreign relations, whilst China engages in equally costly counter-economic diplomacy to keep Taiwan isolated. Czeslaw Tubilewicz argues conversely that Beijing’s diplomacy in post-communist Europe has demonstrated China’s reluctance to employ economic instruments against states violating the ‘one-China’ principle when cheaper (diplomatic) alternatives are available. Taipei, for its part, has demonstrated that promises of economic assistance are sufficient to induce target states’ short term compliance, whilst in the medium to long term Taiwanese economic assistance, conditional upon meeting political criteria, has proved inconsequential due to Taipei’s refusal to follow up aid commitments. This book examines the efficacy and limitations of Taipei’s frugal economic diplomacy in furthering its broader diplomatic objectives, looking at both Taipei’s failure to establish a lasting diplomatic presence in post-communist Europe, but also its success in securing ‘substantive’ relations with a number of major post-communist states, and thus opening transition economies for its exports and investments. The first in-depth study into Taiwan’s economic diplomacy toward post-communist Europe, this book will appeal to readers interested in Taiwan and China studies, diplomacy, Asian studies and international relations.
Security Challenges and Military Politics in East Asia
Title | Security Challenges and Military Politics in East Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Jongseok Woo |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 231 |
Release | 2011-02-24 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1441184333 |
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Taiwan at a Tipping Point
Title | Taiwan at a Tipping Point PDF eBook |
Author | John F. Copper |
Publisher | Lexington Books |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2017-11-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1498569706 |
Taiwan at a Tipping Point assesses issues relating to Taiwan’s new political, economic, diplomatic and military/strategic state-of-affairs following the January 2016 national election that brought the then opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to power. This was a momentous event. The DPP won major presidential and legislative victories giving it an easy mandate to govern. Tsai Ing-wen became president. But ruling did not turn out to be easy. Tsai and the DPP had little experience managing the economy and their growth strategies did not work well. Their stances on Taiwan’s independence alienated Taiwan’s biggest trading partner and a nation that claims Taiwan is its territory, China. Beijing took revenge. Taiwan’s only ally, the United States, was confused and distracted in trying to formulate a new policy toward Taiwan. Promises President Tsai and the DPP made during the campaign, especially on reform and Taiwan’s national status, were hard to fulfill and for the most part were not. Post-election euphoria turned into dismay. Thus the question arose whether the president and the DPP would remain in power or whether the next elections would see the Nationalist Party or Kuomintang (KMT) return—though it remaining in the doldrums made this seem unlikely. Thus uncertainty characterized Taiwan post-election. Taiwan was at a turning point.
New Thinking about the Taiwan Issue
Title | New Thinking about the Taiwan Issue PDF eBook |
Author | Jean-Marc F. Blanchard |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2012-06-12 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1136476040 |
The "Taiwan question" has long been considered one of the most complicated and explosive issues in global politics. In recent years, however, relations between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland have improved substantially to the surprise of many. In this ground-breaking collection, distinguished contributors from the US, Asia, and Europe seek to go beyond the standard "recitation of facts" that often characterizes studies focusing on the Beijing-Taipei dyad. Rather, they employ a variety of theories as well as both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to analyze the ebbs and flows of the Taiwan issue. Their discussions clearly illuminate why there is a "Taiwan Problem," why conflict did not escalate to war between 2000 and 2008, and why cross-Strait relations improved after 2008. The book further reveals the limits of realism as a device to gain traction into the Taiwan issue, demonstrates the importance of taking into account domestic political variables, and shows how theory can be used to advance the cause of better China-Taiwan relations and to analyze the potential for future conflict over Taiwan. New Thinking about the Taiwan Issue is essential reading not only for students, scholars and practitioners with an interest in studying relations across the Taiwan Strait, but also for any reader interested in economics, international relations, comparative politics or political theory.
U.S.-Chinese Relations
Title | U.S.-Chinese Relations PDF eBook |
Author | Robert G. Sutter |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Pages | 342 |
Release | 2010-07-16 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0742568431 |
A second edition of this book is now available. This comprehensive and lucid assessment of the key historical and contemporary determinants of Sino-American relations explains the conflicted engagement between the two governments. Offering a welcome richness of discussion and analysis, distinguished analyst Robert G. Sutter explores the twists and turns of the relationship over the past two hundred years. The mixed historical record convincingly shows that strong differences and mutual suspicions persist, only partly overridden by a mutual pragmatism that shifts with circumstances. As the only book on the subject that combines a unified assessment of the historical evolution, contemporary status, and likely prospects of U.S.-Chinese relations, this balanced and pragmatic study will be an essential resource for all concerned with the globe's most crucial bilateral partnership.