The Nixon Kissinger finesse was a feat of diplomatic virtuosity. This was interesting since Washington had studiously avoided having any pub lic position at all on the issue of sovereignty over Taiwan. Japan renounced its own sovereignty but left the future title undefined. Finally, Taiwan has been separate politically from mainland China for more than 100 of the last 104 years.
China demands Taiwan accept unification.
But unfortunately, China doesn't offer Taiwan anything in return. John Tkacik publishes the Taiwan Weekly Business Bulletin on the island's economy and politics.