Primary Sources

Carpenter, Ted Galen. “Future War: Taiwan.” National Interest 84 (2006): 96.
MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. Web. 15 Dec. 2011. Web.

This article observes that Taiwan’s independence could bring conflict

between China and the U.S. The writer shows Taiwan can easily provoke
China and that the U.S. is currently stuck at a standstill between helping
the small mandate or leaving one of its biggest allies to do as they please.

“China Threatens Taiwan.” The New York Times (Jan 25, 1996): NA. General Reference
Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

This article states that Beijing would resort to violent methods to keep
Taiwan under Chinese rule. Beijing have announced completed military
plans and while the United States will not stand for military bullying from
Beijing, Washington pushes for a more politically peaceful method.

Cumings, Bruce. “Taiwan Talks Tough.(dispute over capital of ‘one China’).” The Nation
269.6 (August 23, 1999): 6. General Reference Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS
ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

Cumings describes Taiwan’s actions and how it affects its relationship

with China. From Taiwan’s abrupt declaration of “state to state” relations
and provocative, to the soccer match, and their spring elections.

Eckholm, Erik. “CHINA SAYS TAIWAN CANNOT CONTINUE DELAYING

REUNION.” The New York Times (Feb 22, 2000 pA1(L) col 01 (27 col): A1(L).
General Reference Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010.
Web.

This article provides information on the basis and tactics of China’s

military threats against Taiwan and the U.S.. China requires that at the
very least negotiations be held, and lack of therefore could provoke a
military attack. Also, a report has been written elaborating on China’s
proposal of Taiwan’s return under “one country, two systems”, but even
this proposal is too restraining for the threatened nation.

“Inching closer.” Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication 107.15 (Jan 28, 2008):
3(1). General Reference Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec.
2010. Web.

This short article discusses China’s opinions and reactions to Taiwan’s

quasi-independence. China believes Taiwan is a rebel and is willing to
fight using their military to keep this mandate.
“Japan Promises Not To Recognize Taiwan Independence, China Says.” Arabia 2000
(2007): Newspaper Source. EBSCO. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

This article demonstrates Japans resolve not to aid Taiwan in its search for
independence. Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda stated that Japan
would not help Taiwan in any matter, ranging from its independence
claims to its attempts to join the UN and it can be noted that Japan’s
position on the matter has not changed from the past.

McManus, John F. “China will use A-bombs against an American defense of Taiwan
Independence.” The New America 21.16 (August 8, 2005): 11(1). General
Reference Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 23 Jan. 2011. Web.

This short article focuses on a quote from Chinese Major General Zhu
Chenghu that states that China will use military force against the U.S. if
any attempts are made to defend Taiwan’s independence movement.

Rosenthal, Elisabeth. “Deep Feeling That Taiwan Is China’s Is Put To Test.” The New
York Times (March 20, 2000 pA8(L) col 01 (17col): A8(L). General Reference
Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2011. Web.

This article analyses the reasons that China is fighting so hard for Taiwan.
For the people, its something inevitable, something that they had been told
since they were little. They know that it can easily cause war, and they
don’t want that to happen, so they are at a standstill; war or Taiwan.

Shanker, Thom, and David E. Sanger. “China’s Military Geared to Deterring Taiwan,
Report Says.” The New York Times (July 20, 2005): A3(L). General Reference
Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

This article examines China’s military spending that raises concern over
its reasoning and its use. China is expanding its military arsenal so that
they can build up their power to successfully attack the U.S. if they protect
Taiwan from them.

Watson, Russell. “On a gunboat to china; carriers deploy as the pressure on Taiwan
increases.” Newsweek 127.n13 (March 25, 1996): 37(1). General Reference
Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 June. 2010. Web.

This article shows that China and the U.S. is at a standstill over China’s
war games off the coast of Taiwan. China has admitted that the purpose of
these actions was to influence the Taiwanese elections. The two
superpowers are now at a stalemate, both needing to show their resistance
to independence and the use force respectively.

Secondary Sources
Butler, Steven. “Taiwan’s spirit of independence.” U.S. News & world Report 123.17
(1997): 52. MAS Ultra - School Edition. EBSCO. 15 Dec. 20101. Web.

Butler observes the start, growth and direction that Taiwan’s spirit of
independence is taking. He demonstrates the causes of the rebellion, the
filial piety Taiwan has towards China and the problems that its growing
economy causes with the mainland.

Cole, J. Michael. “China Remains a Threat to Taiwan.” Opposing Viewpoints: China.

Noah Berlatsky. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. CRSN. Gale. LAS VEGAS
ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

Cole explains how many Taiwanese want their independence, and that
their reason is justified. He shows that China’s treatment and opinion of
Taiwan is less than pleasant and believes that more people should be
aware of China’s mistreatment of Taiwan.

Coonan, Clifford. “China-Taiwan Relations Are Improving.” Opposing Viewpoints:

China. Noah Berlatsky. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. CRSN. Gale. LAS
VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

Coonan shows proof that the strained relationship between China and
Taiwan are reaching a pleasant equilibrium. Taiwan is showing less fright
towards China’s advances and the two countries are able to coexist better.

Keum, Hieyeon, and Joel R. Campbell. “DEVOURING DRAGON AND ESCAPING

TIGER: CHINA’S UNIFICATION POLICY VS. TAIWANS QUASI-
INDEPENDENCE AS A PROBLEM OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.”
East Asia: An International Quarterly 19.1/2 (2001): 58. MasterFILE Premier.
EBSCO. 15 Dec. 2011. Web.

Keum examines conflict that China’s unification policy and Taiwan’s

quasi-independence efforts is causing. Conflict that occurs from major
differences in their attitudes and policies, the need to emerge as separate
political entities and the possibility of a negotiated compromise on the
Taiwan Strait issues.

Halloran, Richard. “War with China over Taiwan Is Possible.” Opposing Viewpoints:
China. David M. Haugen. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. CRSN. Gale. LAS
VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

Halloran establishes that the dispute over Taiwan is volatile and one of the
most perilous threats to security. The outlook is getting more and more
serious as all China, the U.S. and Taiwan harden their resolves to have
things come out their way. Any small thing conflict makes things more
 and more difficult.

Ross, Robert S. “Taiwan’s Fading Independence Movement.” Foreign Affairs. 141.

Foreign Affairs, 2006. MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. 15 Dec. 2011. Web.

Ross’ essay discusses how different various political development effected

the independence movement in Taiwan. The movement is widely known
internationally, but it has never gained widespread support. Also, Chinese
and American politics also affect progress of Taiwan’s independence.

Tyler, Patrick E. “In Taiwan, a Mandate, but for What?.” The New York Times (March
29, 1996): NA. General Reference Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY.
15 Dec. 2010. Web.

Tyler focuses on the politics of the election, the ones running and their
positions and how it all correlates to Taiwan’s desire for independence. He
talks about the new president’s desires for Taiwan, what his opponents was
and how they are currently dealing with China.

Tyler, Patrick E. “TENSION IN TAIWAN: THE POLITICS;War Games Play Well for
Taiwan’s Leader.” The New York Times (March 22, 1996): NA. General
Reference Center Gold. Gale. LAS VEGAS ACADEMY. 15 Dec. 2010. Web.

Tyler presents the current politics in Taiwan and how it affects the
independence movement. It focuses on the elections and speakers that are
for and against the movement and their opinions and actions.

“Taiwan.” World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 15 Dec. 2011. Web.

This article shows and states the history of Taiwan as from 1949 onward.
It talks about the first inhabitants, China and Japan’s control over Taiwan,
economy transformations, political parties, recognition of separate
existences from the mainland, elections and current history.