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This paper gives an in-depth analysis of the relationship between China and Taiwan, which has been a point of geo-political concern since the end of World War II. It further considers the impact of the departure of the Japanese and the brief period of political independence experienced by the Island. The paper concludes with a look at the changes Taiwan experienced when hiang Kaishek's Nationalist troops fleeing, Mainland China and Mao Zedong's Communist troops, settled in Taiwan.

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"The cross-strait relationship between China and Taiwan has been a point of geo-political concern since the end of World War II following the removal of Japanese colonial control when the Island experienced a brief period of political independence. This period was short-lived since only a few years later the island was inundated with Chiang Kaishek's Nationalist troops fleeing Mainland China and Mao Zedong's Communist troops. While the island of Taiwan has been variously claimed and ignored by Chinese dynasties throughout history, it was not until it was used as a place of refuge for the Goumingtang, or the Nationalists as they are known in English, that it..."

Tags:china, taiwan, issues

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This paper discusses China-Taiwan relations. The relations between the two have been a source of major concern for both the countries. The Taiwanese demand for an independent land has triggered many problems including the fear of a military uprising.

Tags:china, taiwan, relations

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The paper describes how the island of Taiwan has long been a territory under some form of Chinese rule. The paper relates that the current political turmoil between China and Taiwan has its roots in the Chinese civil war in the early part of the last century. The paper notes the American support of an independent Taiwan that ensured it did not fall to the Communists. The paper shows how the solution to the difficulties between Mainland China and Taiwan is not a political one, but an economic and commercial one.

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"The cross-strait relationship between China and Taiwan has been a point of geo-political concern since the end of World War II following the removal of Japanese colonial control when the Island experienced a brief period of political independence. This period was short-lived since only a few years later the island was inundated with Chiang Kaishek's Nationalist troops fleeing Mainland China and Mao Zedong's Communist troops. While the island of Taiwan has been variously claimed and ignored by Chinese dynasties throughout history, it was not until it was used as a place of refuge for the Goumingtang, or the Nationalists as they are known in English, that it morphed into a long-term point of contention for China and a line in the sand, as it were, for Western democracy and a buffer against Communist dominance in the region."

Tags:Chiang, Kaishek, Nationalist, troops, Communism, democracy, Kai, Fang, Goumingtang, DPP

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This paper explains that the United States has been plagued by questions of its policy toward the Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China. The author outlines the history of this area after the Chinese civil war and of the U. S. policy throughout the early part of the cold war and after President Nixon's visit to China and the Shanghai Communiques in which both nations pledged to work toward the full normalization of diplomatic relations. The author recommends that the U.S. policy should continue as presented in these joint communiques and that Taiwan should rejoin China as a special administrative region similar to Hong Kong.

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"Politically, the situation isn't as clear cut, hence the reason why it remains an issue. Simply put, the Peoples Republic of China have communist system, meanwhile Taiwan and the United States have a democratic system. This is the reason why throughout the cold war we gave our support to Taiwan, because of the domino theory and a belief that communist was complete evil. Under the domino theory if we had not supported Taiwan then they most certainly would have been taken over by China and we wouldn't have our capitalist "base" right next to one of our biggest enemies of the early cold war."

Tags:communiques democratic soviets military, sole legal government

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This paper examines the recent relations between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. Taiwan seems to have given up on reunification towards a separate identity and China has continuously threatened and attempted to intimidate Taiwan with ultimatums and display of military and international political force. On the other hand, the trade collaboration between these two countries is growing. This paper studies the relations between these countries in the last decade from a political and economical point of view. It concludes that the relationship is still intrinsically a volatile one, for both states still remain resolute on the most fundamental issue of sovereignty.

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"When Mao and the communists defeated the Nationalist government in 1949, Chiang and his two million supporters fled China and sought refuge in the small island of Taiwan, with a promise to one day reclaim the mainland. At the time, Taiwan was considered a province of China. Demands for independence began in the 1960s as a small voice, for the Nationalist Party in power still hoped for eventual reunification with China, and has grown stronger ever since. All the while, China has not wavered for even a moment from her position that Taiwan is not its own sovereign nation but only a province of the mainland country."

Tags:Taiwan, China, political, economical, commercial, sovereignty, country, ties, international

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The paper focuses mainly on the current developments of the conflict from the perspectives of the four major actors. There is analysis of public opinion in each country and how this may affect their future policy toward the straits conflict. The conclusion provides speculation as to how the conflict may end in the future.

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"With the retreat of Chiang Kai-Shek's KMT nationalist forces to the island of Taiwan in 1949, many thought it was inevitable that the PRC would cross the straits and unify the island with the mainland government. Even the KMT's staunchest defender, the United States, had written off Taiwan and the nationalist movement as a desperate long shot against the larger communist forces. However, the island of Taiwan retained its de-facto independence despite constant threats from the mainland and the loss of formal diplomatic ties with most major nations. The situation in the straits of Taiwan remains sensitive as elections in Taiwan, increased trading, and the emergence of China as a regional power further complicate matters."

Tags:affairs, bian, blue, bush, chen, china, chinas, clinton, conflict, cross, current, four, green, independence, japan, koizumi, noes, pan, prc, republic, roc, shui, strait, straits, taiwan

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This paper examines the ongoing tension between mainland China and Taiwan, with particular focus on the reverse brain drain and its impact on the Taiwanese economy. The paper further explores how the brain drain happened, citing the reasons behind it in light of the conflict between the two nations. The history of this conflict is also described. The paper also emphasizes the China/Taiwan relationship and how the economic relationship impacts China's policy towards Taiwan.

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"According to the CIA World Factbook online in the central government of the Republic of China relocated to Taiwan when the Chinese Communist Party established the People's Republic of China on the mainland. The nationalist forces fled to Taiwan after losing a civil war against the communists. The nationalists hoped one day to return to a unified China. Taiwan has never been under the control of the People's Republic of China. "

Tags:china, taiwan, war, secession, intervention, reverse brain drain

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This paper traces the build-up of tension that has led to the current conflict between China and Taiwan. The writer claims that after the first presidential elections in Taiwan, China issued a report warning that any indication of action towards independence or even delay in negotiations toward reunification, could lead to a military reaction. The paper traces the conflict that ensued and attempts at reconciliation.

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"While China has been adding to its arsenal, there had been no indication of widespread military spending or increases, probably due to the fact that China is concentrating on maintaining her economic growth. Deng Xiaoping's strategy is to strengthen the country through economic development by encouraging investment and infrastructure improvements. Still spending about a tenth of what the U.S. spends, or less than 2 percent of the gross domestic product, China's policies are widely divergent from the Soviet union's spending 20 percent of its gross domestic product on its military at the height of the cold war."

Tags:military, aggression, tension, democracy, Asia

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Consumer behavior is influenced by many factors: cultural heritage, perceived value of goods or services, economics, and interpersonal issues. In the current global economy, it is inevitable that East and West meet in the arena of consumer goods and services. Because of the size of their populations, the United States and the two Chinas, the People's Republic and Taiwan, could easily emerge as major markets for each other's goods and services. For any company to be successful in a cross-cultural marketing effort, however, it is essential to pay attention not only to similarities, but to differences, and then to market accordingly. In order to develop a few marketing precepts for creating goods, perhaps with variations in the goods themselves or in the marketing material, this paper looks, in depth, at the cultures of all three nations. The paper then examines what various researchers, experts, and government/trade officials have been saying about markets in the China and Taiwan.

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"In China, where incomes have been rising, it is necessary to price items so they are affordable to enough people to become popular; in Taiwan, there would be less price sensitivity and, in fact, the Taiwanese are used to paying heftily for many necessities, such as living space, and would be far less price sensitive than the Chinese. In fact, because they have had a growing market economy for some time, they are very likely susceptible to the same upscale, higher-priced marketing concepts as Americans."

Tags:Democratic, Progressive, Party, mainland, westernization

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This paper examines the economies of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. The author discusses Taiwanese trade regulations, customs, and standards in comparison with China, advantages and obstacles for Taiwanese business people in China, current economic issues, and outlook for the future.