Title

Parallel Progress: US-Taiwan Relations During an Era of Cross-Strait Rapprochement

Abstract

This study examines the progress in US-Taiwan relations during an era of cross-Strait rapprochement. In order to place the issue in the proper historical context, the paper begins with a brief overview of bilateral relations during the administration of President Chen Shui-bian (2000-2008). The study next discusses improvements in Taipei's relations with Beijing and shows how Washington supports the cross-Strait rapprochement. In conclusion, the author suggests that, despite arguments to the contrary, it is clear that US-Taiwan relations have moved forward in parallel with improvements in Taiwan-Chinese mainland relations since 2008.

Department(s)

Political Science

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11366-015-9355-1

Publication Date

2015

Journal Title

Journal of Chinese Political Science

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