Title China and Taiwan / Steven M. Goldstein

Published Malden, MA : Polity Press, [2015] ©2015

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Description 1 online resource : map Series China today China today series (Cambridge, England) Contents An island of unsettled status -- Cold war in Asia and after -- Normalization and new problems -- The challenges of a democratic Taiwan -- Period of high danger -- Satisfying Washington and Beijing -- Economic relations -- The security dimension -- Conclusion Summary "Relations between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China have oscillated between outright hostility and wary detente ever since the Archipelago seceded from the Communist mainland over six decades ago. While the mainland has long coveted the island, Taiwan has resisted -- aided by the United States which continues to play a decisive role in cross-strait relations today. In this comprehensive analysis, noted China specialist Steven Goldstein shows that although relations between Taiwan and its larger neighbor have softened, underlying tensions remain unresolved. These embers of conflict could burst into flames at any point, engulfing the whole region and potentially dragging the United States into a dangerous confrontation with the PRC Guiding readers expertly through the historical background to the complexities of this fragile peace, Goldstein discusses the shifting economic, political and security terrain, and examines the pivotal role played by the United States in providing weapons and diplomatic support to Taiwan whilst managing a complex relationship with an increasingly powerful China. Drawing on a wealth of newly declassified material, this compelling and insightful book is an invaluable guide to one of the world?s riskiest, long-running conflicts"--Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. Diplomatic relations International law Außenpolitik Politische Geografie SUBJECT China -- Foreign relations -- Taiwan Taiwan -- Foreign relations -- China China -- Foreign relations -- United States United States -- Foreign relations -- China Taiwan -- Foreign relations -- United States United States -- Foreign relations -- Taiwan Taiwan -- International status Subject China Taiwan United States China Taiwan Form Electronic book ISBN 9780745696119 0745696112

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