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?
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. History of the relations between China and Taiwan
3. Special Case PRC and ROC
4. What exactly is mean by the “one China” Policy?
5. Taiwan economic integration to China mainland
6. Conclusions
Objectives and Topics
This paper examines the complex political and economic relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (Taiwan), focusing on the historical origins of their division, the implications of the "One-China" policy, and the growing economic integration that defines their modern interaction.
- Historical background of the Chinese Civil War and the division of China and Taiwan.
- Analysis of the "One-China" policy and its impact on the international status of both entities.
- Examination of the unique political status and security challenges between the PRC and ROC.
- Evaluation of economic interdependence, cross-strait trade agreements, and integration.
- Assessment of potential future conflict scenarios and diplomatic developments.
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4. What exactly is mean by the “one China” Policy?
Until now China’s rising was very peaceful, but many countries in the Southeast fears China future military potential. One area of conflict is the “one China” policy. In the next steps will describe the “one China” policy and after this the case Taiwan analyzed.
Short Introduction of the history of the two rival regimes China and Taiwan
The policy on the “one China” described that only one state called “China”. At the moment are existing two states, two governments who claim that they are “the only China”. The Chinese Mainland with the one-party government called official Peoples Republic of China (PRC) with her government in Beijing. The island Taiwan and her government is official named as Republic of China (ROC) with her government in Taipei.
The policy between China and Taiwan can be summarized in four points:
1. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait agreed that there is only one China;
2. Each side claims itself to be of one China;
3. Each acknowledges the existence of the other;
4. Each is entitled to define one China differently from the other (Myers/Zhang 2006: P.26)
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter introduces the ongoing tension regarding the status of Taiwan and outlines the paper's intent to analyze the One-China Policy and the future potential for conflict.
2. History of the relations between China and Taiwan: The chapter details the origins of the current split, dating back to the Chinese Civil War and the subsequent establishment of two rival governments in 1949.
3. Special Case PRC and ROC: This section differentiates the unique political scenario of the PRC and ROC from other historical divided states like Germany or Korea.
4. What exactly is mean by the “one China” Policy?: This chapter defines the core principles of the One-China Policy and explains the competing claims of legitimacy by the governments in Beijing and Taipei.
5. Taiwan economic integration to China mainland: The chapter explores the evolution of trade relations and economic interdependence, highlighting significant cross-strait agreements that have deregulated commerce.
6. Conclusions: The final chapter summarizes the current state of affairs, emphasizing how economic ties continue to grow despite lingering political friction and uncertainty regarding the future.
Keywords
China, Taiwan, One-China Policy, PRC, ROC, cross-strait relations, history, economic integration, civil war, sovereignty, diplomacy, trade, conflict, politics, unification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this paper?
The paper examines the historical and political struggle between China and Taiwan, focusing on the legitimacy of their respective governments and their complex, interdependent relationship.
What are the primary themes discussed?
The main themes include the historical division following the Chinese Civil War, the legal and political framework of the One-China Policy, and the economic ties that link the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
What is the ultimate goal of the research?
The objective is to analyze why Taiwan maintains a separate status, how the One-China Policy influences international relations, and what potential future developments exist for these two entities.
Which methodology is employed in this work?
The work utilizes a historical and descriptive analysis of political events, official policy declarations, and economic trade data to explain the cross-strait relationship.
What is covered in the main body of the text?
The main body covers the historical context of the 1949 split, the definition and implications of the One-China Policy, and the development of economic integration since the 1980s.
What are the characterizing keywords?
The key concepts include the One-China Policy, sovereignty, cross-strait economic integration, the PRC/ROC divide, and political conflict.
How is the current status of the One-China Policy described in the text?
The text describes it as a policy where both sides acknowledge the existence of "one China" but claim different interpretations of that state, creating a framework of complex competition.
What specific economic example is mentioned to illustrate interdependence?
The author cites Foxconn Electronics Inc. as a primary example, where the company is headquartered in Taiwan but maintains a vast manufacturing workforce in mainland China.
- 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
