Taiwan: between two nationalisms
- Vancouver, BC. Canada: Univ British Columbia, Inst of Intnl Relations, 1997
- 37p.
- Working paper no 12 .
Examines the two views of nationalism present in Taiwan, namely Chinese and Taiwanese nationalism, each of which is based on a competing interpretation of history and which together pose a crisis of identity for people living in Taiwan. Argues that the gap between the positions is irreconcilable and widening. Considers the implications for Taiwan's political future.