The political and security nexus of the Taiwan Strait and China’s new military capabilities
This article explores the political and security implications for relations between mainland China and Taiwan in light of the recent election of a new president in Taipei. Due to be inaugurated in May 2016, Tsai Ing-wen hails from a different point on the political spectrum to that of the outgoing l...
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Taylor and Francis (Routledge)
2016
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| Summary: | This article explores the political and security implications for relations between mainland China and Taiwan in light of the recent election of a new president in Taipei. Due to be inaugurated in May 2016, Tsai Ing-wen hails from a different point on the political spectrum to that of the outgoing leadership, introducing uncertainties in the political relationship with the mainland and casting light on the continuing importance of the United States as a security actor in the region. Concurrent with outlining the nature of this political change and the uncertainties this introduces, the article evaluates evidence of a shift in the balance of military power across the Taiwan Strait, potentially changing the dynamics of decision making for all sides in the event of future conflict. |
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