Guide Note: China Taiwan Relations have traditionally been strained due to a disagreement over Taiwan's Political Status. The Republic of Taiwan recognizes itself as a sovereign state under the definition of the Montevideo Convention. On the other hand, China considers Taiwan a province that has never had an independent government. The avoidance of the issue by Taiwanese politicians and lack of a formal Taiwan Independence Declaration has led to "status quo" situation in which both China and Taiwan have essentially agreed to maintain the current situation barring direct action from the other.

Fast Facts:

The Republic of China was driven to Taiwan in 1949
Most of the world recognized the Republic of Taiwan the official government of China until 1971
The Republic of Taiwan considered itself the official government of China until the 1990's
Many in China considered the Taiwan issue part of China's Civil War, which they consider ongoing
In the 1980's China abandoned its push for a military solution to the problem
Instead, they adopted a policy of "One China, Two Systems"
Taiwan has never issued an official Declaration of Independence
China has interpreted Taiwan's recent bid for United Nations membership as a move towards Independence

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Official Site: Taiwan China Relations
BBC News: Q&A: Taiwan's Relations with China
World History Archives: China-Taiwan Relations
Newsweek: "A Cooling Trend In One of the Most Dangerous Hotspots" (February 18, 2008)
- "The Kuomintang's Ma Ying-jeou, the front runner, would ease restrictions on investment and travel between Taiwan and the mainland—restrictions that cramp Taiwan's economy. So would his rival Frank Hsieh, though more cautiously. Either one looks likely to be much less provocative than Chen."
Council on Foreign Relations: "China-Taiwan Relations" (January 16, 2008)
PBS: "Online News Hour: China-Taiwan History" (March 7, 2000)
YouTube: Republic of China, Taiwan, and the United Nations (Time: 09:26)

China Taiwan Relations News

Google News: China Taiwan Relations
China Daily: "Chinese President Urges Cautious Handling of Taiwan Issue" (February 26, 2008)
- "Hu said China would work with the United States to handle the bilateral relations from a long-term and strategic point of view, strengthen dialogues and consultation, promote mutual understanding and trust, expand consensus and cooperation, and properly deal with major concerns of each other, especially the Taiwan issue."
International Herald Tribune: "Front-Runner Vows to Improve the Island's Ties..." (February 26, 2008)
The Parliament: "EU Expert Urges 'Peaceful' Solution to China-Taiwan Dispute" (February 26, 2008)
International Herald Tribune: "Taiwan's Presidential Candidates Debate Over China" (February 24, 2008)

China Taiwan Relations Blogs and Commentaries

The Guardian: "Comment is Free: Strait Talking on Taiwan" (February 26, 2008)
World Views: "Taiwan Seeks United Nations Membership..." (February 26, 2008)
Jamestown Foundation: "China-Taiwan Relations After Chen's Innaugeration" (May 27, 2004)
Foreign Policy in Focus: "U.S.-China-Taiwan Military Relations" (April, 2000)

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