Cross-Strait relations
Topic: Paths to Modernisation: Japan, China, Korea · NCERT: Class 11, Ch 7 "Paths to Modernisation"
Meaning
Cross-Strait relations means the ties between Taiwan and mainland China, across the Taiwan Strait. After 1949, Chiang Kai-shek's Guomindang ruled Taiwan as the Republic of China, while the Communists ruled the mainland. Joining the two again, called reunification, is still a sensitive issue. Most countries keep only trade missions in Taiwan, because Taiwan is considered part of China.
Example
Even without a political settlement, trade, investment and travel between Taiwan and the mainland have grown. China may accept a Taiwan that runs its own affairs, as long as Taiwan does not declare independence.
Don't confuse with
- 38th parallel: This line divides Korea into north and south. The Taiwan Strait separates Taiwan from mainland China.
Related concepts
- Taiwan
- Joseon dynasty
- Japanese annexation of Korea
- 38th parallel
- Korean War
- Park Chung-hee
- Export-oriented industrialisation
- Import substitution industrialisation
- Saemaul Movement
- Gwangju Democratisation Movement