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| Diaoyutai
Disputes Resurface and Japan Policy
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No Meeting with Leader of Japan, Chinese Say (2014-12-31)(New
York Times, By Edward Wong) China’s Foreign Ministry said that Chinese leaders,
angered over a visit last week by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to a
contentious war shrine in Tokyo, would not meet with Mr.
Abe.
Abe Says Japan's Pacifist Constitution May Be Revised by
2020 (2014-01-01)
(AFP)
Japan's nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country's pacifist
post-World War II constitution which limits its military to self-defence could
be amended by 2020.
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| U.S.
Pivot to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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The Great War's Ominous Echoes (2013-12-14)(New
York Times, By Margaret MacMillan) The extraordinary growth in trade and
investment between China and the United States since the 1980s has not served to
allay mutual suspicions. At a time when the two countries are competing for
markets, resources and influence from the Caribbean to Central Asia, China has
become increasingly ready to translate its economic strength into military
power.
Beijing-Washington Ties Benefit from Cross-Strait Detente:
Mainland Official (2014-01-05)
(CNA)
The peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait has been positive
because it has helped reduce friction between China and the United States over
Taiwan to some extent, China's ambassador to the U.S. said.
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| DPP
Searches for New China Stance; Cross-Strait Issues
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DPP Still Split Over Ker's Independence Clause
Plan (2013-12-30)(Taipei
Times) DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming’s proposal to facilitate cross-strait
dialogue by freezing the party’s so-called “Taiwan independence clause” was
again the subject of debate among academics and party
members.
Ker's Charter Proposal “Immature”: Koo Kuan-min (2013-12-31)(China
Post) Taiwan independence advocate Koo Kuan-min slammed DPP caucus whip Ker
Chien-ming's proposal to freeze the party's so-called Taiwan Independence
Clause, calling it an “immature move.”
APEC the Only Suitable Occasion for Hypothetical Ma-Xi Meet:
Minister (2013-12-31)(China
Post) Mainland Affairs Council Minister Wang Yu-chi said that if President Ma
Ying-jeou were to meet Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, the
APEC Leaders' Meeting would be the only suitable occasion.
(Taipei
Times) New regulations that streamline the entry of Chinese to Taiwan are to
take effect on Wednesday, the National Immigration Agency said.
DPP Calls for Inclusion of China Pacts Draft
Treaty (2014-01-03)(Taipei
Times) Deals with China should be included in the Legislative Yuan’s scheduled
discussion on the draft treaty act as “a safety valve” is necessary for the
future handling of cross-strait negotiations, the DPP legislative caucus
said.Independence Beats ‘Status Quo’ in Poll (2013-12-31)(Taipei
Times) The majority of Taiwanese identify strongly with the name “Republic of
China,” as well as with the national flag, but are less receptive to the
national anthem, a recent public opinion poll conducted by the DPP
showed.
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| PLA
and Military Balance
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China Plans Joint Military System (2014-01-05)(AFP)
China’s armed forces plan to set up a joint operational command system to
“enhance efficiency” in crisis response, state media
reported.
Upgraded IDFs Carrying Cluster Bombs to Be Revealed in
Jan. (2014-01-01)
(CNA)
Taiwan's Air Force will showcase its upgraded Indigenous Defense Fighters Jan.
16, when the Ching-kuo fighter jets will be armed with locally developed Wan
Chien weapons systems, the Air Force said.
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| Taiwan's
Domestic Issues and Foreign Relations
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Taiwan Mood Barometer
Survey, Second Half of December 2013 (2013-12-26)(TISR)
According to the latest Taiwan Mood Barometer Survey (in
Chinese), President Ma Ying-jeou's approval and disapproval numbers both
increased in late December. The president's approval rating grew 0.4 percentage
point bringing it to an even 14 percent. Meanwhile, his disapproval rating
increased by 2.2 percentage points to 76.2 percent
President Seeks Support for Liberalization
Policies (2014-01-02)
(Taipei
Times) President Ma Ying-jeou pledged to boost the nation’s economy in his New
Year’s Day address, while seeking public support for his administration’s
economic liberalization policy.
China Not a Factor in TPP Entry: MOEA Head (2014-01-04)(Taipei
Times) Minister of Economic Affairs Chang Chia-juch dismissed concerns that
China could block Taiwan’s entry to the US-led Trans Pacific Partnership because
China is not a member of the nascent trading bloc.
Focus of Trade Relations with the US Is the TPP:
King (2014-01-03)(Taipei
Times) Taipei will continue to promote its economic and trade relations with the
US this year, with a focus on pushing for participation in the US-backed
Trans-Pacific Partnership, Representative to the US King Pu-tsung
said.
Taiwan Seeks ‘Further US Military Ties’ (2014-01-05)(Taipei
Times) Seeking to join various US-led military drills, including the Rim of the
Pacific Exercise, is an area in which Taiwan has wished to further its military
cooperation with the US this year, Representative to the US King Pu-tsung said
in a written report to the legislature.
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| China's
Rise and Its Domestic Issues
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China Plans Charm Offensive to Smooth Ties (2014-01-01)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Charles Hutzler) For 2014, Beijing is offering to smooth out
turbulence in most overseas ties, while pursuing structural economic changes for
the sake of long-term growth.
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