Transcription of Ch 8 Why Does the United StatesCare about Taiwan? - PIIE
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8. Why does the United states Care about Taiwan? I sincerely hope that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait can seize this historic opportunity to achieve peace and co-prosperity. Under the prin- ciple of no unification, no independence and no use of force,' as Taiwan's mainstream public opinion holds it, and under the framework of the ROC. [Republic of China] Constitution, we will maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.. In resolving cross-strait issues, what matters is not sovereignty but core values and way of life. Ma Ying-jeou, presidential inaugural address, Taipei, May 21, 2008.
damental context for US and others’ handling of the Taiwan situation. Why Has the United States Cared about Taiwan? The United States has its own historical perspective on Taiwan. The US connection in fact predates consideration of the island itself. Its roots stem from US historical engagement of China dating back to the 19th century
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