Full Description
The presidency of Tsai Ing-wen coincided with momentous shifts in Taiwan's domestic and international affairs. On the back of a growing popular mandate, President Tsai sought to assert the autonomy and independence of Taiwan. These moves were mirrored by an increasing nationalization under the grip of Xi Jinping who asserted China's right to "unify" the island by force if necessary. These dynamics have propelled Taiwan to the limelight of international attention. This book offers a timely, detailed, and much needed analysis of the multitude of internal and external factors that have impacted the domestic and international affairs of Taiwan. The thoughtful and convincing analyses would be appreciated by policy-makers, think-tankers, and scholars alike.
Professor Emilian Kavalski
Contents
Taiwan - China - democracy diplomacy - foreign policy - Tsai Ing-wen - Xi Jinping - Indo-Pacific region - New Southbound Policy - One China - One Country - Two Systems - 1992 Consensus - Democratic Progressive Party - Kuomintang - Communist Party of China - Chinese Dream - Belt and Road - COVID-19
