The China Decision and the Future of Taiwan


 

Publication Date: December 1978

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Jeffrey B. Gayner

Research Area: Government

Keywords: Asia and the Pacific

Type: Report

Coverage: China

Abstract:

The decision by President Carter on December 15th, to normalize relations with the People's Republic of China has precipitated enormous controversy despite the expectation of such an action since the signing of the Shanghai Communique by President Nixon nearly seven years ago.