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Stormy Seas : Taiwan Under the Shadow of China in the 21st Century

Stormy Seas : Taiwan Under the Shadow of China in the 21st Century

by Stanford University Press

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MPN9781503647534
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How can a small democracy resist the influence of a powerful authoritarian neighbor?Taiwan is frequently praised for its successful economic development and peaceful transition to democracy, serving as a model for other developing countries.However, it faces substantial challenges, both from internal political divisions and external geopolitical pressures.Taiwan's political landscape is shaped by several significant cleavages: national identity and ethnic disparities, economic inequality and class conflict, and generational and cultural differences.The greatest challenge to Taiwan's democracy comes from the influence of China, which has exploited these cleavages through economic leverage, propaganda, and political interference. Under the heavy influence of Beijing's sharp power, Taiwan's democracy often faces threats of regression.Whenever China escalates its tactics, Taiwan's civil society has mobilized in response, playing a crucial role in resisting Beijing's strategies and defending democratic institutions.Thung-Hong Lin examines case studies – such as the 2014 Sunflower Movement, the 2019 support for the Hong Kong protests, and recent social movements in 2024 – to demonstrate how Taiwan's vibrant civil society is a key source of democratic resilience.This book also situates Taiwan's struggle within the broader context of US-China relations, showing how global geopolitics over the past half-century has shaped the island's destiny.

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