Tibet and its neighbors: Moving toward a new Chinese strategy in the Himalayan region
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The Chinese authorities intend to accomplish politically and diplomatically in the Himalayan region through 'development in a peaceful environment ', which could create ties between the Tibetan Autonomous Region and other Himalayan states and regions. The Tibetan Autonomous Region's strategic position and its potential implications for Tibet, Tibetans, and their Himalayan neighbors are studied.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2005
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Defense reform in Taiwan: Problems and prospects
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Taiwan has made some advances in implementing its defense reforms, even when formidable obstacles to further progress still loom. Even though the US plays a crucial supporting role, it is Taiwan itself that must deal with its internal political and bureaucratic problems, which constitute the greatest impediments to reform.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2005
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Taiwan's burgeoning budget deficit: A crisis in the making?
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The Taiwan economy is facing low or negative growth and rising structural unemployment, though efforts are being made on their development. Further, shrinking revenue and rising government spending in social welfare areas have caused widening budget deficits thus increasing the problems in Taiwan.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2005
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