Number: RS20798
Title: TAIWAN: FINDINGS OF A CONGRESSIONAL STAFF RESEARCH TRIP, DECEMBER 2000
Authors: Thomas Lum, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This paper summarizes findings from a congressional staff trip to Taiwan, December 10-17, 2000, with supplemental material from other sources. The staff delegation met with Taiwan government and military officials, political party representatives, leading private citizens, and United States officials and business persons in Taipei. The findings include major factors that have shaped relations between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China since Chen Shui-bian's election as President of Taiwan in March 2000.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated January 31, 2001