Evolution of the “One China” Policy

Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei

Shirley A. Kan

Evolution of the “One China” Policy

On July 9, 1999, questions about the “one China” policy arose again after Lee Teng-hui, then-President of Taiwan, characterized cross-strait relations as “special state-to-state ties.” The Clinton Administration responded that Lee’s statement was not helpful and reaffirmed the “one China” policy...
Topics: 
Politics
Keywords: 
Taiwan, One-China Policy