Taiwan, a fascinating island that balances ancient Chinese tradition with exciting new world technology. Whether you want to whitewater raft through spectacular mountain scenery, explore underground military bases, wander through temples and the world's finest Chinese art museum or experience some " rea " karaoke, this guide has it all. - 83 detailed maps - important insights into social and cultural behaviour for the business traveller - practical tips for transport in and out of Taipei - in-depth coverage of the recently opened Islands of the Taiwan Straits - full accommodation listings - from homestays to luxury hotels - Chinese script and Pinyin throughout, essential for everyday use
This is a comprehensive portrait of Taiwan. It covers the major periods in the development of this small but powerful island province/nation. The work is designed in the style of the multi-volume "Cambridge History of China".
Now in an updated paperback edition, Why Taiwan Matters offers a comprehensive but compact introduction to a country that exercises a role in the world far greater than its tiny size would indicate.
This book shows that Taiwan, unlike other countries, avoided serious economic disruption and social conflict, and arrived at its goal of multi-party competition with little blood shed.
Taiwan, an island located off the east coast of southern China, is the largest piece of territory under the jurisdiction of the "nation" known officially as the Republic of China....
The Rough Guide to Taiwan is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating island, with clear maps, full Chinese and pinyin translations and detailed coverage of all the top attractions and a host of lesser-visited sights.
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Also taking account of historic events on Taiwan and the mainland, Gordon has researched, in addition to the published national records, unpublished archival materials in Taiwan, Japan, the United States, and Great Britain.
Taiwan's Relations with Mainland China is the first book to deal with the role of Taiwan’s leadership politics, including the personal political styles of Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian, in the development of Taiwan’s mainland policy ...
Examines how Taiwan's voters navigate a dangerous environment, to demonstrate how identities matter everywhere
This book draws on years of on-the-ground research and reporting to shed light on the consolidation of identity in Taiwan that will make peaceful unification with China a near impossibility.