The Taiwan Independence Movement In And Out Of Power

Author : Dongtao Qi
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814689441

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The Taiwan Independence Movement In and Out of Power by Dongtao Qi Pdf

This book is a study of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Taiwan Independence Movement (TIM) and electoral politics in Taiwan during 2000-2012. It consists of two parts: the first part proposes a movement government framework to understand the fluctuating popular support for the DPP government during 2000-2008 when it was in power, and the second part includes a series of studies on the DPP's quick but limited revival during 2008-2012 when it was out of power. For the DPP in and out of power, its strategic relations with the TIM have either promoted or constrained popular support for the DPP under different circumstances. This book reviews the history of the TIM since 1945, its relations with the DPP since 1986, the DPP's strategies in dealing with the TIM, and explains how these strategies have significantly affected the size and composition of the DPP's support base since 2000 by analyzing rich survey data collected during 1996-2013. Theoretically, this book challenges the traditional dichotomous and overly structuralist understanding of state-movement relations; empirically, it provides both qualitative and quantitative analysis of Taiwan's major political and social events since 2000, such as presidential and legislative elections, and rise of Taiwanese nationalism.

Author : Dongtao Qi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211374702

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The Taiwan Independence Movement in Power by Dongtao Qi Pdf

Author : Sheng Lijun
Publisher : Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814515665

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China and Taiwan by Sheng Lijun Pdf

In Taiwan's 18 March 2000 presidential election, the Kuomintang (KMT) government was defeated, for the first time after fifty-five years in power, by the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Chen Shui-bian's election victory has significantly changed and further complicated the political and strategic scenarios across the Taiwan Strait. This book is the first major study to investigate what led to this change, how it has affected cross-strait relations and how China will deal with the new government in Taiwan. The author also provides a detailed reading of U.S. military, economic and political involvement in the region and its strategy for Asia and China. Indications of strategic change under the Bush Administration and the possible impact of 11 September on U.S.-China relations are also examined.

Author : Stephane Corcuff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781315291314

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Memories of the Future: National Identity Issues and the Search for a New Taiwan by Stephane Corcuff Pdf

The product of five years of North American Taiwan Studies Conferences, this book carefully analyzes the emergence of national feelings in Taiwan, its historical roots and its contemporary manifestations. It addresses questions central to the looming international issue of Taiwan/China. Part one considers the historical events that help to explain the emergence and development of a separatist, dissident discourse. The second part deals with the current issue of national identity transition in Taiwan. The final part places the national identity debate in a broader perspective by focusing on the larger issues of the maturation of the national identity question.

Author : Lijun Sheng
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : China
ISBN : UCSD:31822031538432

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One Year of the Chen Shui-Bian Government by Lijun Sheng Pdf

Author : Roger B. Jeans
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498570060

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The CIA and Third Force Movements in China during the Early Cold War by Roger B. Jeans Pdf

When the Chinese Communists defeated the Chinese Nationalists and occupied the mainland in 1949–1950, U.S. policymakers were confronted with a dilemma. Disgusted by the corruption and, more importantly, failure of Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist armies and party and repelled by the Communists’ revolutionary actions and violent class warfare, in the early 1950s the U.S. government placed its hopes in a Chinese “third force.” While the U.S. State Department reported on third forces, the CIA launched a two-prong effort to actively support these groups with money, advisors, and arms. In Japan, Okinawa, and Saipan, the agency trained third force troops at CIA bases. The Chinese commander of these soldiers was former high-ranking Nationalist General Cai Wenzhi. He and his colleagues organized a political group, the Free China Movement. His troops received parachute training as well as other types of combat and intelligence instruction at agency bases. Subsequently, several missions were dispatched to Manchuria—the Korean War was raging then—and South China. All were failures and the Chinese third force agents were killed or imprisoned. With the end of the Korean War, the Americans terminated this armed third force movement, with the Nationalists on Taiwan taking in some of its soldiers while others moved to Hong Kong. The Americans flew Cai to Washington, where he took a job with the Department of Defense. The second prong of the CIA’s effort was in Hong Kong. The agency financially supported and advised the creation of a third force organization called the Fighting League for Chinese Freedom and Democracy. It also funded several third force periodicals. Created in 1951 and 1952, in 1953 and 1954 the CIA ended its financial support. As a consequence of this as well as factionalism within the group, in 1954 the League collapsed and its leaders scattered to the four winds. At the end, even the term “third force” was discredited and replaced by “new force.” Finally, in the early 1950s, the CIA backed as a third force candidate a Vietnamese general. With his assassination in May 1955, however, that effort also came to naught.

Author : United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : World politics
ISBN : OSU:32435063627285

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Daily Report, Foreign Radio Broadcasts by United States. Central Intelligence Agency Pdf

Author : Wang Ke
Publisher : The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9789629967697

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The East Turkestan Independence Movement, 1930s to 1940s by Wang Ke Pdf

Based on rare firsthand historical data, Wang Ke presents the analysis of the East Turkestan from the perspective of Islamic social structure, the origin and evolution of thoughts on national revolution, the power structure of the Republic, and international politics. The original Japanese edition of this book has been recognized as the most authoritative research work on the independence movement of East Turkestan. This revised, enriched English edition provides valuable references for the prominent issues of Xinjiang today. "For those intrigued by the modern history of China's Xinjiang region, this detailed study of the 1940s invites the reader to explore a tempestuous decade marked by conflict and turmoil as Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other ethnic groups sought to form an independent state, the East Turkestan Republic. Understanding the complex involvement of powerful outside forces, a brutal world war, and an opportunity for groups that saw a chance at independence requires careful examination, and Professor Wang's book does an admirable job in doing so. His exceptionally wellwritten book offers numerous insights, many based on materials that range from diaries and documents to memoirs and personal interviews. Altogether, Wang's recently translated account strengthens our understanding of Xinjiang's mid20th century conundrum.”--Linda Benson, Professor Emerita, Oakland University

Author : John F Copper
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813346939

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Taiwan by John F Copper Pdf

In this newly revised and updated edition of Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? John F. Copper examines Taiwan's geography and history, society and culture, economy, political system, and foreign and security policies in the context of Taiwan's uncertain political status as either a sovereign nation or a province of the People's Republic of China. Copper argues that Taiwan's very rapid and successful democratization suggests Taiwan should be independent and separate from China, while economic links between Taiwan and China indicate the opposite. New to the sixth edition is enhanced coverage of the issues of immigration; the impact of having the world's lowest birthrate; China's economic and military rise and America's decline; Taiwan's relations with China, the United States, and Japan; and the KMT's (Nationalist Party) return to power. The new edition will also examine the implications of the 2012 presidential election. A selected bibliography guides students in further research.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1078 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Asia
ISBN : UCSD:31822024972838

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Asian Perspective by Anonim Pdf

Journal of international development.

Author : Ming-sho Ho
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781439917077

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Challenging Beijing's Mandate of Heaven by Ming-sho Ho Pdf

Analyzing the dynamics of two recent nonviolent, student-led protests in light of China's growth and power

Author : Y. Dolly Hwang
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1991-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038773938

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The Rise of a New World Economic Power by Y. Dolly Hwang Pdf

In the most comprehensive analysis of Taiwan's economic development available to date, Y. Dolly Hwang traces the economic, political, and historical factors that enabled the island to transform itself from a poor country burdened with heavy foreign debt and rampant inflation into an emerging world economic power in a period of only forty years. Hwang explores the role played by the cultural and individual aspirations of the Taiwanese; the improvements in political, social, and educational life that were made possible by the island's economic growth; Taiwan's growing contribution to the global economy; and the country's ability to rapidly narrow the technological gap between itself and the industrialized nations. Throughout, Hwang emphasizes the dynamic interrelationships among the various factors that have created Taiwan's phenomenal success. Following an overview of Taiwan's postwar economic development, Hwang surveys events in Chinese history which laid the groundwork for Taiwan's rise to a world economic power. Hwang then devotes separate chapters to the influence of Taiwan's struggle for survival on its economic development, the role of government and the technocrats, and the contribution of specific economic policies, particularly the drive to develop an export-based economy. Subsequent chapters address industrialization, international trade, Taiwan's monetary, fiscal, and financial system, Confucianism and the capitalist spirit in Taiwan, entrepreneurs and small- to medium-sized enterprises, and the parts played by the United States and Japan in Taiwan's economic development. The concluding chapter looks at likely future scenarios for the island nation, including a possible reunification with mainland China. Students of economic history, economic development, and Asian Studies will find Hwang's study enlightening reading.

Author : Shelley Rigger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-05-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134692965

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Politics in Taiwan by Shelley Rigger Pdf

This book shows that Taiwan, unlike other countries, avoided serious economic disruption and social conflict, and arrived at its goal of multi-party competition with little blood shed. Nonetheless, this survey reveals that for those who imagine democracy to be the panacea for every social, economic and political ill, Taiwan's continuing struggles against corruption, isolation and division offer a cautionary lesson. This book is an ideal, one-stop resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of political science, particuarly those interested in the international politics of China, and the Asia-Pacific.

Author : Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108478120

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The Great Exodus from China by Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang Pdf

Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang examines the human exodus from China to Taiwan in 1949, focusing on trauma, memory, and identity.

Author : Lowell Dittmer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520295988

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Taiwan and China by Lowell Dittmer Pdf

At publication date, a free ebook version of this title will be available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. China’s relation to Taiwan has been in constant contention since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in October 1949 and the creation of the defeated Kuomintang (KMT) exile regime on the island two months later. The island’s autonomous sovereignty has continually been challenged, initially because of the KMT’s insistence that it continue to represent not just Taiwan but all of China—and later because Taiwan refused to cede sovereignty to the then-dominant power that had arisen on the other side of the Taiwan Strait. One thing that makes Taiwan so politically difficult and yet so intellectually fascinating is that it ­­is not merely a security problem, but a ganglion of interrelated puzzles. The optimistic hope of the Ma Ying-jeou administration for a new era of peace and cooperation foundered on a landslide victory by the Democratic Progressive Party, which has made clear its intent to distance Taiwan from China’s political embrace. The Taiwanese are now waiting with bated breath as the relationship tautens. Why did détente fail, and what chance does Taiwan have without it? Contributors to this volume focus on three aspects of the evolving quandary: nationalistic identity, social economy, and political strategy.