China | Chapter 4 Preface
One of the most sensitive issues in U.S.-China relations is the status of Taiwan. Officially, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) considers this island off the southeastern coast of the mainland part of its territory. However, Taiwan maintains its own government and enjoys extensive economic relations with the United States.
The origins of Taiwan’s ambiguous status can be traced to the end of World War II, when a civil war between China’s two dominant political parties came to a head. The nationalist Kuomintang party, led by Chiang Kai-shek, and the Communist Party of...
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: What Are the Most Serious Problems Facing China?
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Chapter 2: What Is the State of Democracy and Human Rights in China?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- China Is Becoming More Democratic
- China Is Not Becoming More Democratic
- Human Rights Abuses in China Are Widespread
- The United States Overemphasizes Human Rights Abuses in China
- China’s One-Child Policy Violates Human Rights
- China’s One-Child Policy Does Not Violate Human Rights
- Economic Sanctions Should Be Imposed on China
- Economic Sanctions Should Not Be Imposed on China
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 3: Does China Pose a Threat to the United States?
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Chapter 4: What Principles Should Guide U.S. Foreign Policy Toward China?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The United States Should Defend Taiwan Against China
- The United States Should Not Defend Taiwan Against China
- The United States Should End Free Trade with China
- The United States Should Not End Free Trade with China
- The United States Should Pressure China to Adopt Democratic Reforms
- The United States Should Not Try to Control China
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