China and Taiwan : : Cross-Strait Relations Under Chen Shui-bian / / Sheng Lijun.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Backlist (2000-2014) eBook Package
• VerfasserIn: Lijun, Sheng,
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : ISEAS Publishing, , [2002]; ©2002
• Year of Publication: 2002
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (172 p.)

In Taiwan's 18 March 2000 presidential election, the Kuomintang (KMT) government was defeated, for the first time after fifty-five years in power, by the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Chen Shui-bian's election victory has significantly changed and further complicated the political and strategic scenarios across the Taiwan Strait. This book is the first major study to investigate what led to this change, how it has affected cross-strait relations and how China will deal with the new government in Taiwan. The author also provides a detailed reading of U.S. military, economic and political involvement in the region and its strategy for Asia and China. Indications of strategic change under the Bush Administration and the possible impact of 11 September on U.S.-China relations are also examined.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Background -- 3. Lee Teng-hui and the “Two States” Theory -- 4. Taiwan Under President Chen Shui-bian -- 5. China Responds -- 6. Conclusion -- 7. Postscript -- Appendix 1 The April 2001 U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan -- Appendix 2 The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue Statement issued by the Taiwan Affairs Office and the Information Office of the State Council, 21 February 2000 -- Appendix 3 Chen Shui-bian’s Victory Speech after the 10th Republic of China Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election -- Appendix 4 Taiwan Stands Up: Advancing to an Uplifting Era Inaugural Address by Chen Shui-bian -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Author