U.S.-China relations after resolution of Taiwan's status

Cover; Preface; Contents; Figure and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgements; Chapter One -- Near-Term Prospects; Chapter Two -- Longer-Term Possibilites; Nonviolent Outcomes; Conflict Involving the United States; Conflict Without U.S. Intervention; Chapter Three -- Observations; Bibliography

Although the question of Taiwan?s status is unlikely to be resolved soon, considering the various possible outcomes and how they might affect U.S.?China relations is useful. A total of ten distinct trajectories for the resolution of the cross-strait relationship can be identified, with greatly varying implications for U.S.-China relations. Unsurprisingly, the impact of peaceful outcomes, including continued peaceful irresolution, is both more predictable and generally better for relations between Washington and Beijing. If China uses force against Taiwan, however, subsequent U.S.?China relatio