Taiwan-U.S. Relations: Recent Developments and Their Policy Implications
Abstract
U.S.-Taiwan relations have undergone important changes, sparked in part by the increasing complexity of Taiwan's democratic political environment and the continued insistence of Beijing that the separately ruled Taiwan is a part of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, elected on March 22, 2008, in a surprisingly broad electoral victory, has moved quickly to repair Taiwan's relations with the PRC. Since President Ma assumed office on May 20, 2008, Taiwan-PRC talks have resumed for the first time since 1998. The first set of talks resulted in establishment of regular direct weekend charter flights. Taiwan also has made other concessions, such as lifting long-standing caps on Taiwan investment in the PRC and giving a lower profile to Taiwan's bids for participation in U.N. specialized agencies. Opponents of the government's plans have said that President Ma's moves to improve cross-strait relations have been too rapid, too unilateral, and have compromised Taiwan's sovereignty and placed its economic security in jeopardy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 27, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA489318
Entities
People
- Kerry Dumbaugh
Organizations
- Library of Congress