In recent times, media focuses on China regarding the controversy about the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. This is a political, ethnical and medial controversy between Japan and China.
Not far away from the Senkaku Islands is the island Taiwan. China claims Taiwan, yet the status of the island is, until today, unresolved. The military buildup in the last few years in China is very effective and now Taiwan fears a Chinese occupation in the future. The conflict between China and Taiwan is a topic since the end of the civil war and the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China. It is also present one and will continue to be one in the future.
This essay discusses the “One-China Policy” (the policy that there is only one China, undivided into the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China) and describes and analyses the political status of the island Taiwan, with a focus on the history of the relations between China and Taiwan.
Several questions have to be answered: Why does Taiwan have its separate status? Why has China claimed it? In how far are the two countries depending on one another? What will happen in the future? Will there be one China? Two Chinas? Or one China, one Taiwan?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- History of the relations between China and Taiwan
- Special Case PRC and ROC
- What exactly is mean by the "one China" Policy?
- Taiwan economic integration to China mainland
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between China and Taiwan, focusing on the historical context, the "One-China Policy," and the economic interdependence between the two entities. It seeks to understand the complex dynamics and potential future conflicts arising from their unique relationship.
- The historical context of the China-Taiwan relationship, including the Chinese Civil War and the emergence of the PRC and ROC.
- The "One-China Policy" and its implications for the political status of Taiwan.
- The economic integration of Taiwan into the Chinese mainland and its impact on both economies.
- The potential for future conflict between China and Taiwan, particularly in light of China's military buildup and the unresolved status of Taiwan.
- The interdependence of China and Taiwan and the implications for their respective futures.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the complex relationship between China and Taiwan, highlighting the unresolved status of Taiwan and the potential for future conflict. It also sets the stage for the analysis of the "One-China Policy" and the economic interdependence of the two entities.
- History of the relations between China and Taiwan: This chapter explores the historical roots of the China-Taiwan relationship, tracing its origins back to the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the PRC and ROC. It highlights the key events and figures that shaped the relationship, particularly the retreat of the Kuomintang to Taiwan and the formulation of the "One-China Policy."
- Special Case PRC and ROC: This chapter examines the unique characteristics of the China-Taiwan relationship, contrasting it with other divided countries like North and South Korea and East and West Germany. It emphasizes the distinct political and territorial claims of both the PRC and ROC, as well as the unequal distribution of power and resources between them.
- What exactly is mean by the "one China" Policy?: This chapter delves into the "One-China Policy," outlining its core principles and providing a detailed explanation of its historical development and implications for the relationship between China and Taiwan. It highlights the different interpretations of "one China" held by the PRC and ROC.
- Taiwan economic integration to China mainland: This chapter explores the economic interdependence of China and Taiwan, focusing on the growing trade and investment ties between the two entities. It examines the historical development of their economic relationship, from the early days of trade restrictions to the recent surge in cross-strait economic cooperation. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by this economic integration.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include: China, Taiwan, "One-China Policy," Chinese Civil War, PRC (People's Republic of China), ROC (Republic of China), Taiwan Strait, economic integration, cross-strait relations, military buildup, potential conflict, and interdependence.
- Quote paper
- Magnus Roth (Author), 2014, China's Special Relationship with Taiwan. The "One China Policy" from a Geopolitical View, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/374125
