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China's Rise, Taiwan's Dilemma's and International Peace

Edited By Edward Friedman Copyright 2006
284 Pages
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If we are to believe the media then a war between China and Taiwan is inevitable. Incorporating interviews, archives and original research, this book examines the troubled relationship between China, Taiwan and the United States, bringing Taiwanese views on identity politics to the forefront of the discussion. Centering on the primary issues facing Taiwan, China and the US, the book analyzes... Read more

Preface Edward Friedman  Part 1: Taiwan’s Identity and China’s Policy  1. Taiwanese Nationalism and the "Unforgettable Others" Masahiro Wakabayashi  2.  The Political-Economic Paradox Richard Weixing Hu  Part 2. Taiwan’s Dilemmas  3. China Isolates Taiwan Chien-min Chao and Hsu Chih-chia  4. The High Cost of Excluding Taiwan from the WHO  Dennis V. Hickey  5. One China, Diplomatic Isolation and a Separate Taiwan  J. Bruce Jacobs  5. Civil Society, Grassroots Aspirations and Diplomatic Isolation Chen Jie 7. Taiwan Adapts to the Network Society Daniel Lynch  Part 3. China’s Rise and International Peace  8. Taiwan’s Participation in International Organizations Vincent Wei-cheng Wang  9. Taiwan’s Bid for U.N. Membership T. Y. Wang  10. Taiwan’s Asia-Pacific Geo-Strategic Value  Jiann-fa Yan  11. China’s Dilemma on Using Military Force Edward Friedman  11. Marginalizing Taiwan Weakens Mainland Security Jean-Pierre Cabestan

Biography

Edward Friedman