China/Taiwan: Evolution of the "One China" Policy - Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei

Abstract

Despite apparently consistent statements in over three decades, the "one China" policy concerning Taiwan remains somewhat ambiguous and subject to different interpretations. Apart from questions about what the "one China" policy entails, issues have arisen about whether U.S. presidents have stated clear positions and have changed or should change policy, affecting U.S. interests in stability and democracy. In Part I, this CRS Report discusses the "one China" policy since the United States began in 1971 to reach presidential understandings with the PRC government. Part II documents the evolution of policy as affected by legislation and articulated in key statements by Washington, Beijing, and Taipei. This report will be updated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 09, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471196

Entities

People

  • Shirley Kan

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Economic Systems
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
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  • Treaties
  • United States Government

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  • Political science

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management