Taiwanisation : its origin and politics / George Tsai Woei, Peter Yu Kien-hong.

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Recent years have seen the emergence of a unique Taiwanese consciousness. What this so-called Taiwanisation is and how it came about are addressed in the first article. The evolution of this Taiwanese consciousness, and how it is perceived and presented by major political parties like the Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang, the People First Party and the New Party, are then discussed. The process appears to be an irreversible one which might lead to Taiwan's self-determination. The second article offers a working definition of Taiwanisation. It then spells out the significance of understanding Taiwanisation and the motivations of the proponents of the Taiwanisation policy. A number of reasons are given as to why such a policy is necessary. The authors examine the strategies and tactics in implementing the Taiwanisation policy, weighing its effectiveness, Beijing's reaction, and the problems and prospects of pursuing this policy.

THE POLITICS OF TAIWANISATION (I): RISE OF NEW TAIWANISM; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; THE POLITICS OF TAIWANISATION (I): RISE OF NEW TAIWANISM; The New Taiwan Consciousness Defined; Views of Lee Teng-hui and KMT; Views of James Soong and PFP; Views of Chen Shui-bian and DPP; China's Reactions to the New Taiwan Consciousness; American Scholars' Views of the New Taiwan Consciousness; Pre-Lee Teng-hui Era; The Lee Teng-hui Factor; The China Factor; Possible Political Implications; THE POLITICS OF TAIWANISATION (II): THE ROAD TO A NEW IDENTITY; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.

THE POLITICS OF TAIWANISATION (II): THE ROAD TO A NEW IDENTITYWorking Definition of Taiwanisation; The Significance of Understanding Taiwanisation; Proponents of Taiwanisation; Taiwanisation as a Political Football; Why a Taiwanisation Policy?; Other Reasons for Taiwanisation; Strategies and Tactics to Politicise Taiwanisation; How Successful is the Taiwanisation Strategy?; The PRC's Response to Taiwanisation; Problems and Prospects; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; George TSAI Woei; Peter YU Kien-hong.

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