Looking north : Taiwan’s relations with Japan under Chen Shui-bian
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Pacific Affairs
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Volume
81
Issue
4
First Page
577
Last Page
596
Publisher
University of British Columbia * Pacific Affairs
Abstract
Under President Chen Shui-bian, Taiwan has been active in courting Japan, an approach which has been quietly reciprocated by Japan. Set against the background of deep historical and economic links, this strengthening relationship has been both encouraged and constrained by the two powers' complex relationships with China and the United States. While Japan has not been willing to openly embrace Chen's "quasi-alliance" ideas, it has been interested in developing a stronger sense of "alignment" with Taiwan through constructing a wider and deeper relationship, including security-related interactions.
DOI
10.5509/2008814577
Print ISSN
0030851X
E-ISSN
17153379
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Bridges, B., & Chan, C.-p. (2008). Looking north: Taiwan's relations with Japan under Chen Shui-bian. Pacific Affairs, 81(4), 577-596. doi: 10.5509/2008814577