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Running Out of Time? The Evolution of Taiwan's Relations in Africa
Keine Zeit mehr? Taiwans Beziehungen zu Afrika
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Abstract "This article highlights the precarious nature of Taiwan's diplomatic relations in Africa. Whereas Cold War rationales initially benefitted Taiwan, economic interests now appear to incentivize African countries to establish relations with China. Through qualitative and quantitative data covering muc... view more
"This article highlights the precarious nature of Taiwan's diplomatic relations in Africa. Whereas Cold War rationales initially benefitted Taiwan, economic interests now appear to incentivize African countries to establish relations with China. Through qualitative and quantitative data covering much of the post-World War II era, this analysis argues that economic factors have trumped political ration-ales for Taiwanese-African relations. In addition, this article problematizes both conceptions of diplomatic recognition and Taiwan's enduring relations with Africa." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Taiwan; international relations; Africa; diplomacy; international recognition; Far East
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 141-161
Journal
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 44 (2015) 1
Issue topic
The Chinese presence in Africa: a learning process
ISSN
1868-1026
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed