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The Taiwan Question

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Bigdragon

Representatives of China and Taiwan formally met today (11th February 2014) for the first time in 65 years. It is an historic occasion, a pragmatic (if difficult step) in the ever-closer relationship between the mainland and Taiwan. But what is … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics | Tagged diplomatic recognition, foundation of the People's Republic of China, Korean War, Open Door Policy, re-unification, Taiwan, Taiwan Independence, United Nations | Leave a comment

Chinese Taboos

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Bigdragon

There are somethings which are better left out of any polite conversation with your Chinese colleagues. Politics isn’t necessarily one of them, unless you mention one of the two T words – Tibet and Taiwan. Both these issues hit at … Continue reading →

Posted in History, International Relations | Tagged Century of Humiliation, Dalai Lama, One Country Two Systems, Taiwan, Tibet | Leave a comment

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