The One-China Policy: State, Sovereignty, and Taiwan's International Legal Status

The One-China Policy: State, Sovereignty, and Taiwan's International Legal Status examines the issue from the perspective of international law, also suggesting a peaceful solution. The book presents two related parts, with the first detailing the concept of the State, the theory of sovereignty, and their relations with international law. The second part of the work analyzes the political status of the Republic of China in Taiwan and the legal status of the island of Taiwan in international law. Written by a leading international expert in international law, this book provides approaches and answers to the question of Taiwan and the One-China policy.

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Frank Chiang is Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, and a Member of the New York State Bar. He has previously held many international academic and professional positions including as Visiting Professor of Law, Chuo University of Tokyo, and at the Japan Comparative Law Institute, also in Tokyo.

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The One-China Policy: State, Sovereignty, and Taiwan's International Legal Status examines the issue from the perspective of international law, also suggesting a peaceful solution. The book presents two related parts, with the first detailing the concept of the State, the theory of sovereignty, and their relations with international law. The second part of the work analyzes the political status of the Republic of China in Taiwan and the legal status of the island of Taiwan in international law. Written by a leading international expert in international law, this book provides approaches and answers to the question of Taiwan and the One-China policy.

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PART I. STATE, SOVEREIGNTY, AND TERRITORY

1. The State
2. The State and Sovereignty

3. The Territorial State

   PART II. CHINA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

4. The State and Govenments of China

5. The Political Status of the R.O.C. in Taiwan

   PART III. SOVEREIGNTY OVER TAIWAN

6. China's Sovereignty Over Taiwan Before U.S.'s One-China Policy
7. China's Sovereignty Over Taiwan Under U.S.'s One-China Policy
8. U.N.'s Position on the Sovereignty of Taiwan

9. The Legal Status and the Political Status of Taiwan in International Law

   PART IV. U.S.'s CONTROL OVER TAIWAN

10. U.S.'s Policy on Taiwan
11. Taiwan Under U.S.'s Protection and Control
12. Solution