Identity in the Shadow of a Giant : How the Rise of China Is Changing Taiwan

"Co-authored by four high-profile International Relations scholars, this book investigates the implications of the global ascent of China on cross-strait relations and the identity of Taiwan as a democratic state. Examining an array of factors that affect identity formation, the authors consider the influence of the rapid military and economic rise of China on Taiwan's identity. Their assessment offers valuable insights into which policies have the best chance of resulting in peaceful relations and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and builds a new theory of identity at elite and mass levels. It also possesses implications for the United States-led world order and today's most critical great power competition." (ed.) Front Cover Identity in the Shadow of a Giant: How the Rise of China Is China Is Copyright information Dedication Table of contents List of Figures and Tables About the Authors Acknowledgments Preface 1 Identity in the Shadow of a Giant: How the Rise of China Is Changing Taiwan Overview The challenge of cross-Strait relations China’s rise and the identity of Taiwan Plan for the book Notes 2 Taiwan in Historical Perspective Overview Early history Japanese rule Nationalist rule The Taiwan economic miracle and Taiwanese identity One country, many problems The Democratic Progressive Party, the People’s Republic of China and the United States Summing up the history 3 The Problématique of Taiwanese Identity Overview Early Taiwanese identity The historical imperatives of Taiwanese identity The politics of Taiwanese identity The Middle Kingdom moves up Rising China pressures Taiwanese identity The elemental role of Taiwan for China China, the United States and cross-Strait relations Summing up the state of the art on Taiwanese identity Note 4 Theorizing about Identity, Change in Capabilities and Dyadic Relations: An Approach Based on Analytic Eclecticism and Systemism Overview Paradigmatic views: realism and liberalism Analytic eclecticism and systemism Visualizing causal mechanisms Rising China, Taiwanese identity, cross-Strait relations and United States influence Notes 5 Elite Reflections Overview Characteristics of the interviews Content of the interviews What does identity mean in Taiwan? The 1992 Consensus and Taiwan’s evolving identity Deepening business, trade and economic ties The Sunflower Movement of 2014 Textbook controversy and colonial legacy China’s rise, Taiwanese identity and the United States role Tsai’s presidency and cross-Strait relations Analysis and synthesis General characteristics Internal versus external identity forces Summing up 6 Popular Reflections (Survey I) Overview Basic traits of the survey and sample Analysis and synthesis Summing up 7 Factors Influencing Identifying Only as Taiwanese: A Layered Empirical Approach (Survey II) Overview Theory Taiwan National Security Survey Data Dependent variables Layered variables Methods and data analysis Proportional reduction of error Factor layering A layered analytical approach Layering models Diagnostics Political evaluation Analysis and synthesis Summing up 8 A New Vision of Taiwanese Identity, the Rise of China, Cross-Strait Relations and the United States in Northeast Asia Overview A review of what is known so far Elaboration An elaborated vision Future research Final thoughts Note Appendix A: Research Interview Questions, September– October 2015 Appendix B: Taiwanese Identity and the Rise of China: Survey Questions, 27 October 2015 Appendix C: Taiwan National Security Survey by Emerson Niou References Index Back Cover This book investigates the implications of the global ascent of China on cross-Strait relations and the identity of Taiwan as a democratic state. Examining an array of factors that affect identity formation, the book considers the influence of the rapid military and economic rise of China on Taiwan's identity. The ensuing assessment offers valuable insights into which policies have the best chance of resulting in peaceful relations and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and builds a new theory of identity at elite and mass levels. It also possesses implications for the US-led world order and today's most critical great power competition. This Co-authored Book Examines The Implications Of The Global Ascent Of China On Cross-strait Relations And The Identity Of Taiwan As A Democratic State, Offering Insights Into Policies For Peaceful Relations And Prosperity Across The Taiwan Strait.