Washington-Beijing-Taipei Relations and the Prospects of Resuming Cross-Strait Dialogue

Raymond Ray-Kuo Wu

《Views & Policies》 2卷2期 (2005/12) Pp. 119-142

https://doi.org/10.6442/VP.200512.0119

並列摘要

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait has been a priority security concern for East Asia since the mid-1990s. Altered international and internal circumstances have, however, made Cross-Strait relations more than a bilateral affair, and without direct dialogue between Beijing and Taipei, it is now an ”unequal triangle” in the increasingly complex and multifaceted U.S.-China-Taiwan relations.
Following the maiden direct charter flights during Chinese New Year, many expected 2005 to be an ”ice-breaking” year where barriers would be removed and dialogue resumed. With the passage of China's Anti-Secession Law in March, however, Cross-Strait relations took a dramatic turn for the worse. Despite visits by Taiwan's opposition leaders and reported liberalizing measures in agricultural import and tourism, the year ended with Cross-Strait relations remaining in a deadlock.
Although Taiwan's ruling DPP suffered a major setback in December's mayoral election, there is little ground for optimism over measures at thawing Cross-Strait ties anytime soon. Consequently Washington's role becomes critical in the maintenance of status quo and possibly facilitating the resumption of dialogue. Given what has transpired so far, however, the New Year could well be a repeat of 2005, which was characterized by high hopes and dashed dreams.

並列關鍵字

Cross-Strait Relations ； Washington-Beijing-Taipei Trilateral Ties ； Anti-Secession Law ； Status Quo ； De Jure Independence

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