Playing with fire : the looming war with China over Taiwan
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.
eBook, English, 2006
Praeger Security International, Westport, Conn., 2006
1 online resource (viii, 266 pages)
9780313056390, 0313056390
230364020
Beijing intimidates Taiwan with missile tests, creates rift in U.S.-China relations
The Tiananmen Square massacre does irreparable damage to U.S.-China relations
The United States sells F-16 fighter planes to Taipei; strains relations with China
President Lee visits his alma mater; Beijing feels betrayed, benefiting hard-liners
America debates China threat; China talks about America threat
Taiwan's voters elect their president directly; Beijing says foreign forces are trying to split China
President Clinton visits China, polarizes Taiwan issue
The Taiwan Relations Act is refurbished; America will protect Taiwan
The missile defense issue involves others in "Taiwan issue"
President Lee comments that Taipei-Beijing talks should be nation-to-nation; Beijing is furious
Taiwan's 2000 election: Taiwan gets secessionist president
Taiwan's 2004 election: President Chen wins reelection amid controversy while America is distracted elsewhere
The Taiwan Strait is a flash point
Electronic reproduction, [Place of publication not identified], HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010