Inseparable Separation

by Huang, Jing; Li, Xiaoting

• ISBN13: 9789814287364
• ISBN10: 9814287369
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-30
• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc

Summary

Despite the significance of the Taiwan issue to US-China relations as well as regional stability in the Asia-Pacific, one could hardly find a comprehensive and thorough study of China's Taiwan policy. This book aims to make up for The deficit by providing a systematic and in-depth analysis of the evolution of China's Taiwan policy over the past six decades, against the backdrop of a three-player game involving Beijing, Washington and Taipei. The intention is to show that despite Beijing's uncompromising adherence to The One-China principle, China's leaders have maintained remarkable flexibility in interpreting and implementing it. Moreover, while domestic factors (e.g., nationalistic sentiment, political stability, and economic development) do affect Beijing's calculus, China's Taiwan policy invariably accords with the ups and downs in its international environment, especially the complexities of the USChina relations.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
Introduction	p. 1
The Origins of China's Taiwan Policy: Managing an "Internal Chinese Issue" with U.S. Involvement	p. 11
From the Bombardment of Jinmen to the Shanghai Communiqué: Keeping Taiwan within "One China"	p. 44
From Normalization to the August 17 Communiqué: Establishment of the One-China Strategic Framework	p. 88
The Beginning of the Thaw: From the Abortive CCP-KMT Rapprochement to the 1992 Consensus	p. 123
The Coming and Passing of the Storm: Beijing Readjusts Its Approach	p. 166
From the "Two States Theory" to "One State on Each Side": Beijing Seeks Common Ground with Washington	p. 217
The Hu Jintao Period: The Inception of De Facto Co-Management of the Taiwan Issue	p. 267
Hu Jintao's Pro-Status Quo Approach: Developing a Framework for "Peaceful Reunification"	p. 296
Conclusion	p. 342
Endnotes	p. 355
Index	p. 439
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