U.S.-China Relations After Resolution of Taiwan's Status
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Published: September 25, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 39
ISBN-13: 9780833040367
Subjects: Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; International Relations - General; Political Freedom & Security - International Secur; Political Science / International Security; International Relations - Arms Control; Military - Other; 21st century; China; Military policy; National security; Taiwan; United States
Description: Although the question of Taiwan's status may not be resolved soon, considering various outcomes and their possible effects on U.S.-China relations is useful. Ten trajectories for the resolution of Taiwan's status are given, with effects on U.S.-China relations ranging from close cooperation to cold war. As China's military capabilities grow, it will become more difficult but more important to prevent Beijing from trying to use force against Taiwan.