ID | 154227 |
Title Proper | Shadow of China over Taiwan’s democracy |
Language | ENG |
Author | Fleischauer, Stefan ; Sabrina Habich-Sobiegalla, Stefan Fleischauer ; Habich-Sobiegalla, Sabrina |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Given the events of recent months, it seems that world affairs might very well be on the verge of entering a new stage. While this observation may not be very original, it is still of profound significance to the Asia-Pacific region: with respect to the new US administration that just took office, many observers are wondering about the possible consequences for US foreign policy in Asia and other parts of the world. The future progress of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) appears precarious in light of President Donald Trump’s publicly stated reservations about this projected agreement, and it remains to be seen whether the United States will move away from the “Return to the Asia-Pacific” strategy (later labelled as “pivoting” or “rebalancing” to the Asia-Pacific) that had been pursued by former US president Barack Obama since 2009. These uncertainties are particularly troublesome for established US allies in the region, amongst them Taiwan, which has long relied on US support in its delicate political dealings vis-à-vis an ever-rising Chinese mainland. |
`In' analytical Note | Journal of Current Chinese Affairs Vol. 46, No.1; 2017: p.3–9 |
Journal Source | Journal of Current Chinese Affairs Vol: 46 No 1 |
Key Words | Shadow of Chin ; Taiwan’s Democracy |