Cross-Taiwan Straits Relations Since 1979: Policy Adjustment and Institutional Change Across the Straits: 28
Author(s): Kevin G. Cai (Author)
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Publication Date: 20 Jun. 2011
Edition: Illustrated
Language: English
Print length: 408 pages
ISBN-10: 981428260X
ISBN-13: 9789814282604
Book Description
With the KMT regaining power from the DPP on May 20, 2008, both Beijing and Taipei have been adjusting their policies toward each other. However, these recent changes can be seen as part of the overall ongoing process of policy adjustment in both Beijing and Taipei, in response to changing domestic and external conditions since the 1980s. This book explores the process of attitude change and policy adjustment on both sides of the Straits since the 1980s and offers policy recommendations.
Editorial Reviews
Review
A holistic, judicious and timely treatment of the complex cross-Straits relations for anyone to gain a comprehensive understanding of Taipei and Beijing’s policy deliberation and adjustment since 1979. The high-quality analysis and sophisticated insights in each chapter present a vital road map for readers to learn how both sides managed to navigate the twisting-and-turning path in the past and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead. –Wei-chin Lee, Professor Department of Political Science, Wake Forest University
A comprehensive, balanced and timely treatise of both the evolution of policy adjustments on cross-Straits relations from Beijing and Taipei since the late 1970s, and the dynamic and complex political, economic and diplomatic interactions between the two former enemies. Drawing on the latest research on issues affecting regional security and stability, this volume provides important policy-relevant analysis for Beijing, Taipei and Washington, and makes a unique contribution to the growing literature on the subject. –Jingdong Yuan, Associate Professor, Centre for International Security Studies, School of Political and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
A comprehensive, balanced and timely treatise of both the evolution of policy adjustments on cross-Straits relations from Beijing and Taipei since the late 1970s, and the dynamic and complex political, economic and diplomatic interactions between the two former enemies. Drawing on the latest research on issues affecting regional security and stability, this volume provides important policy-relevant analysis for Beijing, Taipei and Washington, and makes a unique contribution to the growing literature on the subject. –Jingdong Yuan, Associate Professor, Centre for International Security Studies, School of Political and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
From the Back Cover
With Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) regaining power from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on May 20, 2008, both Beijing and Taipei have been adjusting their policies toward each other. However, these recent changes can be seen as part of the overall ongoing process of policy adjustment in both Beijing and Taipei in response to changing domestic and external conditions since 1979. This book explores the process of policy adjustment and institutional change on both sides of the Taiwan Straits since 1979 and offers policy recommendations. By presenting a comparative and balanced discussion of cross-Straits relations from both mainland Chinese and Taiwanese perspectives, this work will help readers gain an enhanced understanding of this controversial issue.
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