The 1995-1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis caused the largest naval movement by the United States in the Asia-Pacific since the Vietnam War. Using this crisis as a starting point, Across the Taiwan Strait takes an in-depth look at the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan. The contributors examine the causes of conflict and explore ways to prevent future tension from deteriorating into war. The political economy of Taiwan's mainland policy, the politics of mainland China's Taiwan policy, and the implications for U.S. security policy are also explored.

About the Author

Suisheng Zhao is Research Associate at the Fairbank Center for East Asian Research at Harvard University and Associate Professor of Government and East Asian Politics at Colby College. He is also the Founder and Editor of The Journal of Contemporary China.

Reviews

"This comprehensive assessment by eminent US, Taiwan and Mainland Chinese experts is a "must -read" for students and specialists who are concerned with the volatile and conflict-prone cross-Strait relationship." -- Robert G. Sutter, National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, National Intelligence Council, Central Intelligence Agency
"One of the first and very best books out there to assess this critical and troubling period in US-China-Taiwan relations. Unique, informative and well balanced, it brings together serious analysts from all three sides of the issue." -- Bates Gill, Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies and Director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, The Brookings Institute
"Across the Taiwan Strait is a comprehensive examinationof a decisive period in post-Cold War diplomacy andgreatly contributes to our understanding of the prospectsfor future peace and cooperation throughout Asia." --Robert S. Ross, Professor of Political Science, BostonCollege and Associate, The FairBank Center for East AsianResearch, Harvard University
"This comprehensive assessment by eminent US, Taiwan and Mainland Chinese experts is a "must-read" for students and specialists who are concerned with the volatile and conflict-prone cross-Strait relationship." -- Robert G. Sutter, National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, National Intelligence Council, Central Intelligence Agency
"One of the first and very best books out there to assess this critical and troubling period in US-China-Taiwan realtions. Unique, informative and well balanced, it brings together serious analysts from all three sides of the issue." -- Bates Gill, Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies and Director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, The Brookings Institute

Book Information
ISBN 9780415923330
Author Suisheng Zhao
Format Paperback
Page Count 318
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 590g