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Prospects for Cross-strait Economic and Trade Relations Cross-strait relations have rapidly expanded with the growth of trade and Taiwan investment on the Chinese mainland. Since conflicts between the people of the two sides cannot be settled through normal procedures, the rights and interests of Taiwan investors have been adversely affected and the development of cross-strait relations has been frustrated. Consequently, cross-strait trade issues could be addressed at the WTO, facilitating normalized cross-strait economic and trade relations. www.taipei.org /chen/0501e-2.htm   (633 words)

"special state-to-state" relations will allow for joint pursuit of unification on an equal basis After the normalization of cross-strait relations, a long-term pattern of peace and stability can be developed through constructive dialogue, institutionalized consultations, and orderly exchanges. It is designed to lay a foundation of parity for the two sides, to elevate the level of dialogue, to build a mechanism for democratic and peaceful cross-strait interaction, and to usher in a new era of cross-strait relations. In response to a question during an interview by Deutsche Welle radio station that "the Beijing government views Taiwan as a renegade province," President Lee stated that the cross-strait relationship is a "special state-to-state relationship." www.taipei.org /press/mac080299e.htm   (633 words)

Taiwan Strait on Encyclopedia.com Taiwan: seeking a meaningful dialogue: Jaushieh Joseph Wu discusses the many dimensions of Taiwan-China relations and calls for a new approach by China's leaders to cross-Taiwan Strait relations. Crossing the Taiwan strait: Jianhai Bi examines China-Taiwan relations in light of recent visits to the mainland by Taiwanese opposition leaders. TAIWAN'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: a new era for Taiwan and for cross-Strait relations. encyclopedia.infonautics.com /html/T/TaiwanS1t.asp   (278 words)

GIONews In 1991, we formulated the Guidelines for National Unification, which call for the promotion of cross-strait relations in stages, with the ultimate objective of national unification under the principles of freedom, democracy and equitable prosperity. Thus the move to allow residents of Taiwan to visit relatives on the mainland was significant not only because it ended the ban on personal visits between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, but also because it paved the way for cross-strait cultural and economic exchanges. With the growth of private-sector exchanges between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland following the decision to allow personal visits, the ROC government adopted an even more active policy in promoting relations with the mainland. www.taipei.org /current/siew831e.htm   (727 words)

Preventing a War Over Taiwan - Council on Foreign Relations Issues such as Taiwan's domestic identity and China's development of its overall (as opposed to cross-strait) military capabilities could be deemed beyond the scope of the agreement and thus not up for discussion. Although he is now in his second term of office and prohibited from running for a third in 2008, Chen still has more than two years left to ensure a lasting legacy on the cross-strait issue before he steps down. With respect to Taiwan, such action would likely come in the form of changes to Taiwan's constitution that clearly create a political entity distinct from the government that has been ruling Taiwan since 1949, after fleeing the Chinese mainland (where it was established in the early twentieth century as "the Republic of China"). www.cfr.org /publication.html?id=7913   (3616 words)

President Lee: State-to State Relations Nearly a Decade Old, "One China" Can Be Realized Only After a Democratic Reunification in the Future In the past more than 10 years, although the development of cross-strait relations has accumulated some results thanks to us, the mainland Chinese authorities have ignored the fact that the two sides of the strait are under two distinct administrations. Since the 1991 revision of the Constitution, the cross-strait relationship has been defined as a state-to-state or, at least, a special state-to-state relationship. President Lee: State-to State Relations Nearly a Decade Old, "One China" Can Be Realized Only After a Democratic Reunification in the Future www.taipei.org /press/Lee072099.htm   (3616 words)

Acharya-International-Relations-Theory-and-Cross-Strait-Relations Critics of democratic peace theory would also argue that democratisation has been responsible for the current instability in cross-strait relations. These investments increases the stake of the regional neighbours in cross-strait stability, hence any military action by the mainland that disrupts Taiwan's investments in the region would generate regional anger against Beijing. Since international relations theory often reflects evolving trends in world order, it provides a good snap shot of the principles that would affect the perceptions and responses of the international community with respect to challenges to international peace and stability. taiwansecurity.org /IS/Acharya-International-Relations-Theory-and-Cross-Strait-Relations.htm   (4073 words)

Special State-to-State Relationship -- more other ROC movement The acting spokesman for the Republic of China Foreign Ministry, Chen Ming-cheng, told the media that the Foreign Ministry will instruct ROC diplomats to tell foreign friends that Taiwan's policy is to change the cross-strait relationship from "equal political entities" to "a special state-to-state relationship." Since the United States has made it clear that the "one China" row should be resolved by Taiwan and mainland China, Washington should not pressure Taipei regarding cross-Taiwan Strait talks, a government official in charge of mainland affairs said. Sheu Ke-sheng, MAC's vice chairman and spokesman, noted that the proper English translation of Lee's statement should be "special state to state relationship," instead of the English phrasing "two states in one nation" given by the government's relevant department on July 12. www.future-china.org /spcl_rpt/2state/state2state_gv_m.htm   (4073 words)

'Each Side Is a Country' Theory Will Push Cross-Strait Relations to Crisis A signed article published in the September issue of the "Cross-Strait Relation" magazine refutes Chen Shui-bian's recent words and deeds intended for "Taiwan independence", pointing out that this theory will once again push cross-Strait relations to the crisis of tension and confrontation. This is the first time Chen Shui-bian formally, openly and clearly distorted cross-Strait relations into "each side is a country" since he took office two years ago. At the "29th annual meeting of the World Taiwan Fellow Townsmen Federation" held in Tokyo, Japan, Chen Shui-bian delivered a televised speech, flagrantly dishing out his absurdity " 'each side (of the Taiwan Straits) is a country", advertising the need to decide "Taiwan's future, fate and status quo" by the method of "referendum". english.peopledaily.com.cn /200208/09/eng20020809_101213.shtml   (4073 words)

Welcome to "The Bering Strait Crossing" by James A. Oliver . . . Yet the Bering Strait is the world’s geographical crossroads - linking East with West - for nowhere else on the globe is it possible to cross the Pacific overland, between the Old World and the New. The Bering Strait Crossing is an adventure story that still unfolding, and which, in the 21st century, could stand among the great endeavours of our time - or any time. From East and West, enter a cast of extraordinary protagonists: Dezhnev, Vitus Bering, Shelikov, William Gilpin, Amundsen, E.H. Harriman, Harry de Windt, Frederic Delano - and, since the end of the Cold War - George Koumal, whose vision for a mighty project to cross the strait is worthy of Jules Verne’s Voyages Extraordinaire. www.beringstraitcrossing.com /overview.htm   (4073 words)

TN-221104.htm that there would be no changes in its policy toward cross-Taiwan Strait relations before U.S. President George W. Bush held talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao in independence forces will dig the grave for peace across the Taiwan Straits region and will seriously compromise peace, stability and prosperity in the Asian Pacific region," Hu was quoted as telling Bush in the meeting. U.S. commitment to the "one-China policy," the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act that commits the www.taiwansecurity.org /TN/2004/TN-221104.htm   (4073 words)

REGIONAL RIVALRIES IN NORTHEAST ASIA Political tensions flared up again in July 1999, as President Lee challenged Beijing’s ‘one-China’ policy by declaring that cross-Strait relations should be conducted on a ‘special state-to-state’ basis, a formulation that Chinese leaders vehemently criticized as an unacceptable move towards independence (Wang 2001: 719). Yet, because the field of security studies, and in fact most of international relations itself, was developed in the midst of the Cold War, analyses of war and peace have focused primarily on major power relations at the international level and have not been too concerned with interstate relations at the regional level. Although this definition was designed with a clear focus on major power relations, it may be applied to all interstate relations and clearly highlights the importance of threat perceptions. www.isanet.org /noarchive/clermont.html   (4073 words)

Tide of Tension on Taiwan Strait (washingtonpost.com) Chen also said the new law had "caused severe impacts on cross-strait relations, which were showing signs of improvement." TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 17 -- China's new anti-secession law has produced a sudden rise in tension across the Taiwan Strait, leaving Taipei in a combative mood and putting an indefinite hold on practical improvements such as direct airline flights to mainland China. Nevertheless, the Chinese legislation, with its threat to use "non-peaceful means" to prevent Taiwan's formal independence, has, for the foreseeable future, poisoned what had been an improving atmosphere and canceled out a string of conciliatory gestures from both sides that had raised hopes for progress in the long and bitter standoff. www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A45090-2005Mar17.html   (894 words)

021024.txt Meanwhile, the premier criticized the rumours that "the government is preparing to open direct chartered flights across the strait at the end of this year" as not being helpful to the development of cross-strait relations. Besides, there are numerous unusual signs across the strait that are, in my view, lending support to my "fantasy". The ship had come to Sakhalin for a load of scrap metal and was standing at anchor in the Tatar Strait waiting for a free berth when a storm hit the area. www.phil-fak.uni-duesseldorf.de /oasien/china/service/bbc/021024.txt   (8207 words)

Cross-Strait Relations between China and Taiwan Information on Taiwan, speeches and documents related to cross-strait relations, and news and views, from the perspective of the People's Republic of China The Taiwan Strait Crisis of 1996: Strategic Implications for the United States Navy A discussion of the rising tensions between China and Taiwan since Lee Teng Hui used the words "state to state" to describe their relationship (August 4, 1999) newton.uor.edu /Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/china-taiwan.html   (1940 words)

Report to Congress The PRC claims that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and has reserved the right to use force to unify Taiwan with the mainland if Taiwan declares independence, if Taiwan is occupied by a foreign country, if it acquires nuclear weapons, or if Taiwan indefinitely refuses the peaceful settlement of cross-Strait reunification through negotiation. (1) A review of the operational planning and other preparations of the United States Department of Defense, including but not limited to the United States Pacific Command, to implement the relevant sections of the Taiwan Relations Act since its enactment in 1979; and In the latter case, our goal would be that Taiwan defend itself without outside assistance or, as a fallback, that it defend itself long enough to permit outside assistance, and that the combination of Taiwan and U.S. forces defeat a PLA attack on Taiwan, should the U.S. decide to intervene. www.defenselink.mil /pubs/twstrait_12182000.html   (2411 words)

washingtonpost.com - Taiwan Relations Act Bilateral relations of every sort between Taiwan and the United States have flourished, and the TRA has spelled out a clear framework for US-Taiwan ties that has in a way allowed Taipei and Beijing to at least begin a cross-strait dialogue and take the first steps toward confidence building. Passed by Congress and signed into US domestic law by the President, this unprecedented foreign policymaking legislation has helped keep the peace in Asia and has allowed a highly productive trade relationship to grow and prosper. The TRA could hardly be called perfect in terms of its comprehensiveness or depth, for it failed to envisage and provide for the degree of democracy that Taiwan has achieved. www.washingtonpost.com /wp-adv/internationalreview99/act2.html   (694 words)

The New International Strategic Situation, U.S. Strategy and the Future of Sino-American Relations There are forces in Taiwan, China and the United States, that want Taiwan to take steps that could undermine the current stability in the cross-Strait relationship – and there are those in China who seek to step up pressure to compel reunification. The current positive trend in Sino-American relations began before 9/11, but was accelerated by U.S.-China cooperation in the war on terrorism and in efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula. For the United States, this issue is intertwined with unresolved issues of American policy toward East Asian economic integration, much of which is centered around China’s growing importance as a trade partner, an attractor of regional investment, and an increasingly important participant in regional economic fora and potential free-trade agreements. www.asiasociety.org /speeches/garrett.html   (2814 words)

The Middle Way, Taiwan-Style Indeed, President Chen went further than previously, issuing a five-point promise not to provoke China, misjudge the situation, allow Taiwan to be used as a bargaining chip, engage in zero-sum games, or cease in his efforts to improve cross-strait relations. Our view is the exact opposite: we believe that through frequent and extensive exchanges of all kinds, people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will gradually lose their mistrust of one another. Taiwan is the only genuine democracy among all Chinese societies, and is a beacon of hope for thousands of millions of Chinese in their quest for political freedom. www.taipei.org /current/su0629.htm   (2814 words)

eTaiwanNews.com/Washington's vague messages may have helped cross-strait peace One is the Taiwan Strait, across which China and Taiwan have eyed each other vigilantly for 55 years. For years, the United States has called for a cross-Strait dialogue. Rather than leave Taiwan at the mercy of China, which is 218 times larger, the United States is pledged under the Taiwan Relations Act to protect Taiwan and provide it with defensive weaponry. www.etaiwannews.com /Taiwan/2004/10/21/1098323335.htm   (2814 words)

1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis.html Taiwan President Lee somewhat softened his approach to Beijing and initiated flexible policies to de-escalate cross strait tensions by offering an olive branch to Beijing in his May 1996 inauguration speech. Once bilateral talks begin, and if they are maintained in a diplomatic and peaceful manner while maintaining the status quo, the path toward stability and security across the Taiwan Strait will lead to a more democratic, unified China. Although this was proposed on the Senate floor after the missile tests began, it gives a valid picture as to the numerous Congressional documents that were created on the subject of security in the Taiwan Strait during this volatile period. www.leejbrenner.com /1996_Taiwan_Strait_Crisis..html   (2814 words)

President's Closing Remarks to the Thirteenth Plenary Session of the National Unification Council - 7/23/98 These reports have inspired ample discussion of the foreign relations of the Republic of China, the cross-strait relationship, and communist China's strategic aneuvers toward Taiwan. A reunified China that is closed and autocratic would necessarily provoke anxiety in neighboring countries, upset the power balance in Asia and threaten the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. First, although there will be only one China in the future, at present there is "one divided China." The Republic of China was established in 1912, and although the government moved to Taiwan in 1949, the Peking authorities have never exercised jurisdiction over Taiwan. www.taipei.org /current/president/lee0723e.htm   (2052 words)

BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Taiwan blasts China 'provocation' "This is a law to strengthen and promote cross-Strait relations, for peaceful reunification, not targeted at the people of Taiwan, nor is it a law of war," he said. The US is Taiwan's closest ally and is worried about being sucked in to any conflict between the island and China. Taiwan has condemned a new Chinese law giving Beijing the legal right to use force against the island if it moves towards declaring formal independence. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4346629.stm   (2052 words)

LIEN ANNOUNCES `JOURNEY OF PEACE TO MAINLAND CHINA' IF ELECTED Lien, who initiated the KMT's "three noes" -- no rush toward unification, no Taiwan independence, and no cross-strait confrontation, and the "three wants" -- peace, exchanges, and a win-win situation, said that both sides should first improve their relations across-the-board, and engage in dialogues and negotiations at an appropriate time. It is just a depiction of the reality that has existed between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait over the past 50-odd years, Lien said, adding that Taiwan "will definitely not withdraw the theory in any way." He suggested that both Taiwan and the mainland should set aside their dispute on sovereignty. www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/library/news/taiwan/1999/e-12-03-99-29.htm   (2052 words)

MOFA OFFICIAL FORESEES NO CROSS-STRAIT CONFLICT BEFORE NEXT MAY Nevertheless, Lin pointed out that mainland China holds the key to cross-strait relations and that its attitude toward Taiwan hinges on its internal political situation and high-level power struggles. Noting that cross-strait relations have basically been deadlocked, Lin said no drastic changes to the current cross-strait logjam are likely in the short term. Consequently, Lin said, the development of cross-strait relations involve many very complicated elements. www.fas.org /news/taiwan/2000/e-05-30-00-12.htm   (2052 words)

NEARLY 40 US WARSHIPS HELP DEFEND TAIWAN DURING 1996 CRISIS Chang mentioned this episode in an attempt to convince mainland China to end its current rounds of saber-rattling against Taiwan simply because ROC President Lee Teng-hui declared in an interview with a German radio station on July 9 that relations across the Taiwan Strait should be on a "special state-to-state" basis. Chang Jung-kung, director of the KMT's Mainland Affairs Research Department, made the revelation in a speech on cross-strait relations and Taiwan's policy toward mainland China. Moreover, Chang said, all major political parties here unanimously insist that cross-strait relations should be on a basis of parity and equality. www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/library/news/taiwan/1999/e-08-20-99-13.htm   (423 words)

Comparative Connections -- PRC-Taiwan Relations: Washington Caught in the Middle...Again Second, Washington seeks to preserve and create maximum opportunity, including flexibility and constructive modus vivendi, for principled but pragmatic frameworks to be built across the Strait and within Sino-U.S.-Taiwan relations. This requires preserving the dynamic framework in which both sides of the Strait consider themselves in some way part of a single China (the definition of which remains under discussion) and agree that their dynamic relationship will not be changed by force, by unilateral timetables for unification, or by unilateral declarations of independence. Washington's third objective with respect to the Taiwan Strait situation is to be sufficiently engaged with both sides so as to preserve and advance U.S. interests, including cross-Strait stability and prosperity, but to do so in a way which reduces the risk of well intentioned U.S. efforts contributing to a de facto cross-Strait moral hazard. www.csis.org /pacfor/cc/993Qchina_taiwan.html   (423 words)

Press Release -- Mainland Affairs Council -- July 12, 1999 n a recent interview with a foreign radio station, President Lee Teng-hui stated that relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should be characterized as a "special state-to-state relationship." This declaration will provide an important basis for the normalization of cross-strait relations in the next century. Thus, an equal and normalized cross-strait relationship should be better and closer than other country-to-country relationships. Based on the foundation and the channels already established, and through constructive dialogue, institutionalized consultations, and orderly exchanges, we are willing to develop a framework for a peaceful, stable and long-term relationship that will enable both sides of the Strait and the region to benefit on reciprocal terms. www.fas.org /news/taiwan/1999/0712.htm   (423 words)

Three Links Taiwan Leader Hopes Rival China will Discuss Direct Cargo Flights (AP, Feb. 16, 2005) Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian urged China to consider discussing direct charter flights with the island, but warned that Beijing's proposed anti-secession law could further strain cross-strait relations. (AFP, Feb. 12, 2003) Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian said civilian aircraft would not be allowed to fly directly across the Taiwan Strait even if air links with the Chinese mainland were restored after a half century hiatus. (Taipei Times, Sep. 23, 2003) Both the ruling and opposition parties tried to sell their cross-strait policies to China-based Taiwanese businesspeople by promising to start cross-strait talks on direct links. taiwansecurity.org /TSR-Links.htm   (3436 words)

GIONews In 1991, we formulated the Guidelines for National Unification, which call for the promotion of cross-strait relations in stages, with the ultimate objective of national unification under the principles of freedom, democracy and equitable prosperity. Thus the move to allow residents of Taiwan to visit relatives on the mainland was significant not only because it ended the ban on personal visits between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, but also because it paved the way for cross-strait cultural and economic exchanges. In the years since cross-strait exchanges formally commenced, the people of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland have taken an average of 1.5 million trips a year to each other's shores. www.taipei.org /current/siew831e.htm   (727 words)

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