China-Taiwan Relations in a Global Context

This book traces the development of Taiwanâs relations with its diplomatic partners and its policy towards the political opponents of its political opponent - mainland China. Paying particular attention to the powers that could exercise great influence in the future of East Asia China-Taiwan Relations in a Global Context examines the main diplomatic strategies of Taiwan and its counterparts and the major problems for Taiwanese foreign relations. To date there is very little scholarship which examines the âTaiwan Issueâ outside of the triangular Beijing-Washington-Taipei framework this book does exactly that. The contributors examine the development of Taiwanâs relationship with less prominent countries and governments and attempt to ascertain how such examinations could give rise to new variables that help explain the strategy and purpose of Taiwanâs foreign policy as well as the reaction and response of mainland China. This book provides readers with vital information about Taiwanâs foreign policymaking and introduces rarely told stories about Taiwanâs foreign relations. The research demonstrates the ceaseless and unyielding diplomatic efforts of the Taiwanese for survival in a shrunken international space and renders for readers a better understanding of the complexity of Taiwanâs relations with the rest of the world. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Taiwan studies Chinese politics Cross-Strait relations and Asian foreign policy. . Language: English