Taiwan–US Relations

Tuan Y. Cheng

China Report, 2013, vol. 49, issue 4, 371-384

Abstract: Taiwan’s engagement with China has complicated its relations with the United States, even though Washington supports Taipei’s engagement policy. Various American domestic actors are suspicious of Taiwan’s new relations with China and raise their concerns. Some question Taiwan’s loyalty and consistency, and some call for change of American policy toward Taiwan including arms sales. They are also displeased with Taiwan’s actions on the Diaoyutai Islands disputes. Indeed, it is extremely difficult for a small power like Taiwan to manage the relations with two great powers, especially when they are in competition. The purpose of the article is to analyse how Taiwan keeps up its traditional ties with the United States and attempts to deal with the issues raised by the uncertainties in the relationship.

Keywords: United States; Taiwan; Cross-Strait relations; Ma Ying-jeou; Diaoyutai Islands (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1177/0009445513506634

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