Taiwan's Options for Peaceful and Stable Relations across the Taiwan Strait

Jiann-Fa Yan

《Views & Policies》 2卷3期 (2006/03) Pp. 75-94

https://doi.org/10.6442/VP.200603.0075

並列摘要

Taiwan's dependence on the Chinese economy and Taiwan's internal divisions over its China policy have put Taiwan in a very disadvantageous position. The DPP government is faced with the daunting challenge of maintaining peaceful and stable relations with China. The Beijing authorities are employing a carrot-and-stick approach to pressure Taiwan into accepting their unification proposal. The visit to China by opposition leaders Lien and Soong in May of 2005 marked a successful release from the pressure exerted by the Green Camp. The strong political alliance between the Red and Blue Camps poses a threat to the Green Camp.
It is in America's interest that both China and Taiwan refrain from taking any unilateral action to change the peaceful Cross-Strait status quo. The Bush administration has sent very clear and strong morally tinged messages to the world that the U.S. will be a firm advocate of democracy and freedom. It is worth considering if China will be the next one to be preached to.
The time is right for Taiwan to relocate and redefine its strengths and valuable status in the global community. Taiwan should show its strength in the expression of soft power initiatives based on democracy, peace, human rights, et al. It ought to manifest in word and action a strong commitment to those universal values in a global village on a consistent basis. It behooves Taiwan to demonstrate to the international society that Taiwan is a genuine ally of democratic values.
Basically, Taiwan is on the right side of history and is situated in a very important strategic position. Taiwan ought to use its geo-strategic advantage to contribute to the international community. Taiwan is capable of assuming more responsibilities and also cultivating more possibilities for both survival and development. At the same time, once Taiwan becomes an increasingly valuable and outstanding member in this global village, its security, stability, and peace will be matters of global concern.

並列關鍵字

Anti-Secession Law ； Blue Camp ； Green Camp ； One-China Policy ； Taiwan Independence

參考文獻

Central News Agency

Liberty Times

Emmanuel Dubois(2005).A Window of Opportunity for a Cross-Strait Rapprochement.Asia Affairs.24,69-72.