Why America Should Support Self-Determination for Taiwan. From: World Affairs | Date: January 1, 1999| Author: LI THIAN-HOK | COPYRIGHT 1999 Heldref Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The self-determination of Taiwan should continue to be supported by the US. The US's current policy of constructive engagement with China is based on corporate interests in access to Chinese markets. If this results in appeasement, the consequences could be unwelcome. Conflict between Taiwan and China would be lessened if China developed into a democracy, however, with respect for Taiwan's right to self-determination.

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