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ID140486
Title ProperFrom Zero-sum game to positive-sum game
Other Title Informationwhy Beijing tolerates Pacific Island states' recognition of Taipei
LanguageENG
AuthorShen, Simon
Summary / Abstract (Note)The Pacific Islands region might be regarded as one of the most remote and politically least significant areas in the geopolitical and economic considerations of world giants. However, as the regional order of the Asia–Pacific changes rapidly, China has shown more eagerness to engage the island states. Interestingly, Beijing's former arch-rival Taipei still maintains, arguably, considerable influence over the region. This raises a question that is thought-provoking: why is this status quo tolerated by Beijing? Drawing on empirical sources in relation to communication between Beijing, Taipei and these island states, by focusing on how Beijing handles the South Pacific region in general and the six non-recognizing states in particular, this article attempts to tackle the question by distinguishing the difference in Beijing's mentality today from that of 30 or 40 years ago. It argues that the zero-sum mentality of fighting against Taipei in the region has now been replaced by a positive-sum assumption to engage Taipei, as well as the pan-Chinese community in the world, via the PIS, regardless of whether they establish formal ties with Beijing or not.
`In' analytical NoteJournal of Contemporary China Vol. 24, No.95; Sep 2015: p.883-902
Journal SourceJournal of Contemporary China Vol: 24 No 95
Key WordsRegional order ;  Taipei ;  Pacific Island States ;  From Zero ;  Sum Game ;  Positive - Sum Game ;  Beijing Tolerates ;  Asia – Pacific Changes


 
 
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