Brookings: Experts - Shih-chung Liu

Convergence and Divergence in Taiwan's U.S. Policy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this CNAPS Working Paper, Liu Shih-chung examines the fluctuations in Taiwan-U.S. relations during 2004-2008. While outlining developments in the bilateral relationship, Liu provides an insider’s view of different influences on Taiwan’s policy-making process including the leadership, the bureaucracy, other internal political forces, and external actors such as China and the United States.

Taiwan: The DPP’s Future Lies in Itself, Not in the KMT

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) recent landslide victory in Yunlin County’s legislative by-election has several implications for Taiwanese politics, writes Shih-chung Liu. He argues that while the victory is significant, a strengthened policy of reaching out to the world community and refining the party’s policies on future cross-strait and international relations is of utmost importance.

Secretary Clinton: Seeking Balance between Taipei and Beijing

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Shih-chung Liu writes at the onset of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Asia that when she arrives in Beijing on the last stop of her journey, she should bring a commitment from Washington to the symmetry of cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan.

U.S. Inauguration Inspires, Worries Taiwan

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

To the Taiwanese, the swearing-in of the 44th president of the US, Barack Obama, on Jan. 20 was a moment of profound inspiration and deep anxiety. CNAPS visiting fellow Shih-chung Liu examines the concerns of Taiwan regarding the future of their relationship with the U.S. under president Obama.

Strategies for a Cross-Strait Truce

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Since taking office in May, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-Jeou has placed normalization of cross-strait relations at the top of his agenda. However, CNAPS Visiting Fellow Shih-chung Liu believes Ma must avoid the many potential pitfalls that await.

Obama, McCain Camps Impact on Taiwan

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Liu Shih-Chung analyzes the similarities and differences between the Taiwan policies of John McCain and Barack Obama.

Taiwan: Tsai Works to Convince the U.S. of Democratic Progressive Party Change

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Shih-chung Liu discusses Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to the United States. Liu believes that Tsai's visit shows that the DPP has found a new sense of responsibility toward relations with the U.S. and that her party is interested in rebuilding broken relations.