A Century of Ties: A Historical Perspective on US-Taiwan Relations

Author: Xiao Yuankai
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book systematically and comprehensively traces the political, economic, military, and cultural relations between the United States and the Taiwan region since the 19th century, and delves into the evolution of these relations and their impacts. It begins by introducing the United States' early "attention" to Taiwan, then explores the historical context of U.S. China policy, the transition from the U.S.-ROC relationship to the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, the Korean War and Taiwan, and the behind-the-scenes story of the "Mutual Defense Treaty."