| ID | 086459 |
| Title Proper | Taiwan and the ASEAN economic community |
| Other Title Information | context for economic statecraft in an Asian Regional Free Trade Area |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wu, Linjun |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The purpose of this paper is to develop the context for Taiwanese economic statecraft based on the evolving paths of economic integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the less obvious market-driven and complex changes in business supply chains. Taken together, the effects of economic statecraft, trade patterns, and investment constitute a "noodle bowl" with many unintended consequences. The effect is to undermine particular policies and initiatives and make the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) much more porous than its policies suggest. The many inconsistencies between policies and effects should be seen as providing an opportunity for Taiwan to continue its dynamic role in Asian markets and to avoid isolation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Issues and Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Dec 2008: p.99-128 |
| Journal Source | Issues and Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Dec 2008: p.99-128 |
| Key Words | Taiwan ; ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) ; Asian Regional Free Trade Area ; Economic Statecraft ; Noodle \Bowl ; Go South Policy |