| ID | 185969 |
| Title Proper | What Shapes Taiwan-related Legislation in U.S. Congress? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lin, Gang ; Wu, Weixu ; Zhou, Wenxing |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Through a quantitative analysis of Taiwan–related legislation between 1979 and 2020, the article finds that the degree of Taiwan–related legislation is significantly correlated with the degree of tension in U.S.—China relations. While a deteriorating cross–Taiwan Strait relationship is clearly associated with the increasing legislative activities for the sake of Taiwan, an improving relationship from the state of fair to good cannot guarantee a decrease of such activities. A unified government and the extent of the Taiwan lobby are both helpful in passing pro–Taiwan acts but statistically insignificant. A content analysis of pro–Taiwan bills approved by the Trump administration suggests a creeping movement to “normalize” U.S–Taiwan relations with congressional activism and the less-restrained White House as a co–engine. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 31, No.136; Jul 2022: p.609-625 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 31 No 136 |
| Key Words | U.S. Congress ; Taiwan-Related Legislation |