Playing with Fire
The Looming War with China Over Taiwan
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2006
280 pages
978-0-313-05639-0 (ISBN)
Description
One of the most pressing issues for China-and the world at large-is the continuing presence of an independence-minded Taiwan off China's southern coast. Recent modernization efforts within the Chinese military and tough remarks by Chinese officials have alarmed many in Washington, and caused others to question America's commitments in the region.
Copper details events of recent decades to give the reader a complete picture of potential flash points concerning Taiwan. An expert who has studied the region for more than thirty years, he saw firsthand the turmoil that followed the recent Taiwanese elections. Drawing upon his interdisciplinary research on the political, economic, and military issues surrounding the U.S.-Taiwan-China triangle, he assesses the various aspects of this complex relationship and comments on what may come from playing with fire.
Daily headlines and news stories remark upon the growing economic might of China. Analysts note that this increasing economic influence will undoubtedly lead to increasing political engagement on a global level. It is clear that the United States can no longer ignore what Napoleon called the sleeping giant.
One of the most pressing issues for China-and the world at large-is the continuing presence of an independence-minded Taiwan off China's southern coast. Recent modernization efforts within the Chinese military and tough remarks by Chinese officials have alarmed many in Washington, and caused others to question America's commitments in the region.
Copper details events of recent decades to give the reader a complete picture of potential flash points concerning Taiwan. An expert who has studied the region for more than thirty years, he saw firsthand the turmoil that followed the recent Taiwanese elections. Drawing upon his interdisciplinary research on the political, economic, and military issues surrounding the U.S.-Taiwan-China triangle, he assesses the various aspects of this complex relationship and comments on what may come from playing with fire.
Copper details events of recent decades to give the reader a complete picture of potential flash points concerning Taiwan. An expert who has studied the region for more than thirty years, he saw firsthand the turmoil that followed the recent Taiwanese elections. Drawing upon his interdisciplinary research on the political, economic, and military issues surrounding the U.S.-Taiwan-China triangle, he assesses the various aspects of this complex relationship and comments on what may come from playing with fire.
Daily headlines and news stories remark upon the growing economic might of China. Analysts note that this increasing economic influence will undoubtedly lead to increasing political engagement on a global level. It is clear that the United States can no longer ignore what Napoleon called the sleeping giant.
One of the most pressing issues for China-and the world at large-is the continuing presence of an independence-minded Taiwan off China's southern coast. Recent modernization efforts within the Chinese military and tough remarks by Chinese officials have alarmed many in Washington, and caused others to question America's commitments in the region.
Copper details events of recent decades to give the reader a complete picture of potential flash points concerning Taiwan. An expert who has studied the region for more than thirty years, he saw firsthand the turmoil that followed the recent Taiwanese elections. Drawing upon his interdisciplinary research on the political, economic, and military issues surrounding the U.S.-Taiwan-China triangle, he assesses the various aspects of this complex relationship and comments on what may come from playing with fire.
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1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
ISBN-13
978-0-313-05639-0 (9780313056390)
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John F. Copper is Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. He is the author of more than twenty books and has testified before the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committees.
Content
Introduction
The 1996 Missile Crisis
Prelude to the Missile Crisis
The Tiananmen Massacre
The U.S. Sells F-16 Fighter Planes to Taipei
President Lee Visits His Alma Mater
America's China Threat Debate; China's America Threat Debate
After the Crisis
Taiwan's 1996 Election
President Clinton Visits China
The Taiwan Relations Act is Refurbished
The Missile Defense Issue
The Present Standoff
President Lee Comments That Taipei-Beijing Talks Should be Nation-to-Nation
Taiwan's 2000 Election
Taiwan's 2004 Election
Conclusions
The Future of U.S. China/Taiwan Policy
The 1996 Missile Crisis
Prelude to the Missile Crisis
The Tiananmen Massacre
The U.S. Sells F-16 Fighter Planes to Taipei
President Lee Visits His Alma Mater
America's China Threat Debate; China's America Threat Debate
After the Crisis
Taiwan's 1996 Election
President Clinton Visits China
The Taiwan Relations Act is Refurbished
The Missile Defense Issue
The Present Standoff
President Lee Comments That Taipei-Beijing Talks Should be Nation-to-Nation
Taiwan's 2000 Election
Taiwan's 2004 Election
Conclusions
The Future of U.S. China/Taiwan Policy
