China and Taiwan

by Steven M. Goldstein

Book Overview

Relations between Taiwan and the People?s Republic of China have oscillated between outright hostility and wary detente ever since the Archipelago seceded from the Communist mainland over six decades ago. While the mainland has long coveted the island, Taiwan has resisted - aided by the United States which continues to play a decisive role in cross-strait relations today.

In this comprehensive analysis, noted China specialist Steven Goldstein...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745660002
• ISBN13: 9780745660004
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.2"