2006-06-13 08:48:50 · 8 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
Yes. Taiwan is recognized by the United States as an independent nation.
2006-06-13 08:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by wizard8100@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Absolutely not. Since 1979 the United States has not recognized Taiwan as an independent state. Since 1971 the United Nations has held the same position.
While the United States is considered the close and powerful ally of democratic Taiwan, and is bound to provide for its protection should China attempt to 'reincorporate' the island, no formal diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Taiwan are in place. Should Taiwan formally secede from China, or should the US recognize the independence of Taiwan from China, war would become inevitable.
Instead, the United States maintains friendly relations and informal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The former Taiwanese embassy still operates on the same grounds in Washington, D.C. The embassy still hosts hundreds of U.S. Congressmen every year and maintains an ambassador. While the friendliness of the U.S. and Taiwan suggest that Taiwan would be recognized as independent of China, in political reality, the United States is very careful to maintain the position that Taiwan is not an independent state.
2006-06-13 09:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by Chris W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recognizing Taiwan as an independant nation, while a noble and idealistic move, would be pragmatically disastrous. The Chinese are currently our Most Favored Nation trading partner, and leaving the Taiwanese issue as is (status quo), would be the best course of action. If it ain't broke, why fix it. However, if the Chinese were to invade Taiwan or to take military action against Taiwan, heavy political pressure against the Chinese would result. An ideal situation would be similar to the Truman Containment Policy, that is, keeping things as is, and hoping that the Chinese Government will liberalize.
2006-06-14 07:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dave A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, actually the US recocnized China as being Continental China ond not Taiwan. This was done for economical and political reasons after several years of naming Taiwan, China. China does not consider Taiwan as an independent Country but as a colony based on the fact that it was "ilegally founded in one of their territories by Chang kay Chek after losing ground against forces of Mao Te Tung in mainland China when he was the Head of the Government in China. The US has always been an ally of Taiwan, however, polititians mentality has evolve in more recognition for Communists regimes such as the one existing in mainland China.
2006-06-15 01:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by mbszoychen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off-topic:
This is going to be a very serious issue in the coming years. Our relationship with China is a complicated one and has much to do with our and their finances. Regardless, with the buildup of the chinese military near Taiwan and it's posture toward Taiwan we could anticipate some military involvement which the US would almost certainly have some disdain for, if not action.
2006-06-13 08:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by Ross N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No longer. Not since Carter's Presidency, I believe. You will note that items are no longer stamped "made in Free China"
2006-06-13 08:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by tex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, china is bigger and more influential than puny taiwan. why should they give a crap.
2006-06-13 08:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by akipooh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope so..
2006-06-13 08:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by sunflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋