Cross- Strait relations are unique in many aspects. People tend to overlook this exceptional characteristic and to oversimplify the possible solutions. This course tries to provide an integral picture.

The teacher will analyze the subject from different perspectives. First, he would like to explore historical factors, such as the family connection. Secondly, he would like to talk about the evolution of the international system and its impact on the Cross- Strait relations. Thirdly, he would like to explore the dynamics of current Cross- Strait reconciliation.

Cross- Strait relations are unique in many aspects. People tend to overlook this exceptional characteristic and to oversimplify the possible solutions. This course tries to provide an integral picture.

The teacher will analyze the subject from different perspectives. First, he would like to explore historical factors, such as the family connection. Secondly, he would like to talk about the evolution of the international system and its impact on the Cross-Strait relations. Thirdly, he would like to explore the dynamics of current Cross-Strait reconciliation.

Clough, Ralph, N. 1978, Island China, (Mass., Harvard University Press)
Su, Chi, 2009, Taiwan’s Relations with Mainland China: A Tail Wagging Two Dogs, (NY: Routledge)

Clough, Ralph, N. 1978, Island China, (Mass., Harvard University Press)
Su, Chi, 2009, Taiwan’s Relations with Mainland China: A Tail Wagging Two Dogs, (NY: Routledge)