U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Taiwan
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Introduction
The American foreign policy affects everyone in some type of way, shape or form. After all, all actions and decisions made by our nation have both positive and negative consequences on its citizens. A controversial issue or nation so to speak that the United States has been dealing with and is currently dealing with today is Taiwan. Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China, faces several elements implicated by the U.S. foreign policy. The first element of American foreign policy is that the United States only recognizes one China. Whether it’s the China to the left of the Strait or the Taiwan to the right, it is up to both sides. The second element of American foreign policy is that Washington encourages dialogue between the two sides but will not apply pressure to either side ("U.S. FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD TAIWAN", 2001).
Not just Taiwan, but the United States advocates for issues to be resolved peacefully. Any hostile action against Taiwan would be considered a danger to the Western Pacific harmony and safety. The fourth element in the American foreign policy is in accordance with the Taco Rebel Act ("U.S. FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD TAIWAN", 2001). The fifth and final element in the American foreign policy is in terms of Taiwan’s international space. International space in this context means the United States is offering support to Taiwan in ways where the condition of statehood is not needed and when Taiwan’s opinion is trying to be perceived in organizations where it is unable to gain membership (Taiwan, n.d.). The American foreign policy toward Taiwan includes several elements but also is based on several things as well. It is based on the three Communiqués and the historical context that has led Taiwan to where...
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that mao zedong and his communist party gained control of mainland china when they defeated the government of chiang kai-shek. the united states kept relatively close relations with taiwan, also known as the republic of china.
- Explains that the shanghai communiqué was signed by henry kissinger and chou en-lai and pledged china and the united states to work towards normalizing their relations, expanding "people-to-people contacts" and trade opportunities.
- Explains that the normalization communiqué was announced by president jimmy carter and went into effect on january 1, 1979.
- Explains that mao zedong and his communist party gained control of mainland china when they defeated the government of chiang kai-shek. the united states kept relatively close relations with taiwan, also known as the republic of china.
- Explains that the shanghai communiqué was signed by henry kissinger and chou en-lai and pledged china and the united states to work towards normalizing their relations, expanding "people-to-people contacts" and trade opportunities.
- Explains that the normalization communiqué was announced by president jimmy carter and went into effect on january 1, 1979.
- Explains that the normalization communiqué came before the u.s. national legislation in april 1979 known as the taiwan relations act.
- Explains that china was furious about the taiwan relations act, and a formal note of protest was delivered to leonard woodcock, u.s. ambassador at the time.
- Opines that the united states will always prefer solving the conflict through peaceful negotiations. the bond and connection between the two countries will continue to flourish into the future.
- Explains that the american foreign policy affects everyone in some way, shape or form. taiwan faces several elements implicated by the u.s.
- Explains that the united states and taiwan have strengthened their relationship in recent decades. the congressional taiwan caucus was established for additional support from the u.s.
- Describes the various aspects of taiwan's relations with the united states of america and the people’s republic of china.
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- Explains that darwin's law of natural selection reveals that the natural world is a brutal place where those unfit for their environment will be supplanted by the better adapted.
- Argues that the qing dynasty never had a firm grasp on taiwan and the vast majority of taiwan remained wild and left to the aborigines.
- Analyzes how the historical ethics of this time and the concept of right to land ownership counters the modern ideals of appreciation for other cultures and ethnic equality.
- Analyzes how the dutch used military force against violent uprisings and the ming dynasty rather than on the inhabitants of taiwan.
- Explains that the taiwanese aborigines remained in control of the majority of taiwan even though they had a less advanced and developed military juxtaposed to the dutch and chinese's.
- Argues that the fabricated morals and ideals of dutch and chinese officials to take advantage of the aborigines can be vilified as much as the european policies in the americas.
1930 wordsRead More - US Foreign Policyanalytical essaygovernment. An example of these interests is gaining territory which is under the control of
In this essay, the author
- Opines that wahhabists fight for their religion and ideas, causing conflict in the area.
- Analyzes how the us has no balance of power in the region, which results in conflict.
- Explains that what the us does in other countries usually ends up creating a conflict or an uprising.
- Opines that wahhabists fight for their religion and ideas, causing conflict in the area.
- Analyzes how the us has no balance of power in the region, which results in conflict.
- Explains that what the us does in other countries usually ends up creating a conflict or an uprising.
- Explains that the israel lobby has a great deal of negative influence on us foreign policy.
- Explains that the israel lobby is the term used to describe the group of people that influence us foreign policy for israel's own interest.
- Explains that the us supported israel in the six day war in 1967. israel knew it had us support throughout history and that’s why it has extra territory and control over the area
- Explains that israel is allied to a superpower while others fight on their own. israel lobby groups put great pressure on congressmen in the us to pass laws that help.
- Analyzes how the israel lobby influences the us foreign policy in the middle east based on israel's interests.
- Analyzes how us foreign policy destabilizes countries by making radical islamists uprise and cause chaos.
- Analyzes how the us set up companies in these countries to easily take control of them by mining for copper themselves or farming in lands themselves.
- Explains that the us would set up a coup to overthrow augusto pinochet and replace him with another dictator who did what they told him to do.
- Opines that by putting a harsh dictator into power, the us is making the people in these countries suffer and go through hard times.
- Opines that the us interferes with all international affairs and domestic affairs in countries it considers important. the us does so much more stuff which causes instability and conflict and uprisings in these areas.
1023 wordsRead More - Chinese Taboo: Postpartum Recoveryexplanatory essayXifu, Taiwan. "Zuo Yuezi: Which Rules I Broke and Why." Weblog post. Taiwanxifu. N.p., 23 Sept. 2012. Web. 17 Dec. 2013. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that postpartum recovery helps new mothers recover from exhausted state and promote breast milk. according to yin and yang theory in chinese medicine, a month's rest and strictly nutritious diets is beneficial for new mother.
- Explains people have to put them all in a container with sufficient water, and heat the mixture until boiling (micleu).
- Opines that it is irritating to endure strange rules and taboos for keeping yang inside of bodies, such as ice cream and cold water.
- Explains that postpartum recovery helps new mothers recover from exhausted state and promote breast milk. according to yin and yang theory in chinese medicine, a month's rest and strictly nutritious diets is beneficial for new mother.
- Explains people have to put them all in a container with sufficient water, and heat the mixture until boiling (micleu).
- Opines that it is irritating to endure strange rules and taboos for keeping yang inside of bodies, such as ice cream and cold water.
- Explains that women in china deeply believe in the chinese medicine theories and traditions. the increasing number of postpartum recovery centers shows a thriving industry with considerable profits.
- Opines that women need a certain period of time to recover from exhausted position after delivery. nutritious and high protein dishes will help female build up their bodies and prevent potential health issues.
- Explains that zuo yue zi is a traditional chinese custom of confining new mothers to their home for 30 days.
- Explains that yin and yang are contradictory principles that are interconnected and interdependent in nature. ten-month pregnancy results in new mothers' physical imbalance.
- Explains that chinese medicine is composed of food and edible herbs, which play important roles in assisting women in postpartum recovery.
- Explains that being confined with tons of strange rules discomforts women. it is surprising that lots of places establish certain houses only for zuo yue zi
- Explains that many researchers prove that chinese postpartum recovery is beneficial for women in terms of healing physically and preventing additional health issues.
- Cites banks, summer, and brenhouse, hillary. "why are america’s postpartum practices so rough on new mothers?"
1585 wordsRead More - Deal Focus vs. Relationship Focusexplanatory essayTaiwan is an example of a country that applying relationship-focus in the business. Relationship-focus people tend to do business with someone they familiar with. A relationship-focus people are avoiding business with a stranger. Therefore most of the businesses in Taiwan are happened between friends, family, or friends of friends. The connections or relationships that have to manage before do some businesses with Taiwan called as Guanxi (pronounced as gwan-shee). For this reason, Guanxi is one important key in having successful business in Taiwan and China.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that deal-focus vs. relationship focus is one of four patterns in the cross-cultural business behavior.
- Explains taiwan is an example of a country that applies relationship-focus in the business. most of the businesses in taiwan are done between friends, family, or friends of friends.
- Explains that guanxi plays a vital role in taiwan and china business. long-lasting business can come from strong relationship and high confidence.
- Explains that deal-focus vs. relationship focus is one of four patterns in the cross-cultural business behavior.
- Explains taiwan is an example of a country that applies relationship-focus in the business. most of the businesses in taiwan are done between friends, family, or friends of friends.
- Explains that guanxi plays a vital role in taiwan and china business. long-lasting business can come from strong relationship and high confidence.
- Explains that glorious paints decided to distend export to other pacific rim after success sold large quantity to australia and new zealand. the director and new marketing manager forgot fundamental thing to learn before doing cross-cultural business.
- Explains that glorious paints will prosper if it learns the special cultures in taiwan, which will benefit the family in the long run.
- Explains that glorious paints needs to develop the right guanxi network in order to be successful.
- Explains that glorious paints needs to provide an easy and fast distribution system, and also give competitive price to taiwan customers.
- Explains that cross-cultural business requires business people to learn several cultures in order to succeed. glorious paints can start with learning taiwan’s culture to expand the market in taiwan.
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