Strait of uncertainty: Taiwan braves increased pressure from China
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Mainland China's pressure on Taiwan continues at a low but persistent level, including incidents that may simply represent a loss of central control, and the effects are still apparent. Anxiety erupts regularly on the island, which is gearing up for its first full-scale presidential elections in March. One high-level report suggests Beijing has assembled a plan for invading after the elections, and that of the 10 steps outlined, several have been taken. Most experts doubt the military advisability of such a move, however.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Under fire
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China Foreign Minister Qian Qichen is under fire from military hardliners upset with his inability to contain Taiwan, the country's foremost foreign policy issue. Ironically the criticism comes only a year after the Foreign Ministry's apparent success in establishing secure borders and building trade relations. The People's Liberation Army is furious that Qian accepted US assurances that Taiwan Prime Minister Lee Teng-hui would not visit, and is convinced the US plots to block China from achieving its proper stature.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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Cross purposes
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A dangerous and persistent gap in perceptions between China and Taiwan could help escalate the crisis there. US President Clinton has abandoned ambiguity, giving Beijing another rhetorical target and a scapegoat for Taiwan's independence movement. Chinese leaders insist most Taiwanese want quick reunification and fear only a drop in living standards, but military exercises have failed to intimidate Taiwan's people, and may be driving them into the pro-independence camp.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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