Chen Shuibian and the Idea of Taiwan’s Independence

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10.2991/978-2-38476-058-9_51How to use a DOI?

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One China Policy; Chen Shuibian; Taiwan; Taiwan's Independence

Abstract

Since 1949, People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) support the ‘One China’ policy, stated that there is only one state called ‘China’, but each side has their own interpretation. Chiang Kaishek (1949–1975) is pursuing unification under Republic of China. Chiang Chingkuo (1975–1988) made new adjustment to the policy such as using the name of ‘Taipei, China’. Lee Tenghui (1988–1999) is the first native Taiwan president that formed the National Unification Council to actualize the unification under ROC. Both side keep adhere to the policy until the end of 1999. After Chen Shuibian and his Democratic Progressive Party’s victory in Taiwan has created new problem to China – Taiwan’s relationship and domestic politic development in each state. As a native, Chen Shuibian is different from the previous president. He did not acknowledge the ‘One China’ policy and bravely declared that Taiwan is an independent country. This has made China increased their military power near the Taiwan strait to prevent Chen Shuibian declares Taiwan’s independence. After his inauguration, Chen decided to not declared Taiwan’s independence and maintained the status quo as China’s military power is much bigger than Taiwan’s. Two years later, Chen Shuibian declared that ‘One China’ policy is an attempt to change Taiwan’s status quo. He emphasized the status of Taiwan can only be changed by Taiwanese. The historical approach that used in this research has revealed some facts about Chen’s idea or ambition of Taiwan’s independence. Despite facing China’s threat and refusal from the opposition party, Chen remained firm with his idea of ‘Taiwan is an independent country’. Chen's regime ends with him being a suspect of corruption, but his efforts to pursue Taiwan's independence should be taken into account.

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AU  - Nurul Amalia Lestari
AU  - R. E. M. Tuty Nur Mutia
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/05/29
TI  - Chen Shuibian and the Idea of Taiwan’s Independence
BT  - Proceedings of the fourth Asia-Pacific Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Arts and Humanities Stream (AHS-APRISH 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 650
EP  - 661
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-058-9_51
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-058-9_51
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