Unofficial Diplomacy

This Book Describes The Progress Of United States Unofficial Non-Governmental Relations With Taiwan Since 1979. For The First Time In United States Diplomatic History The Whole Range Of U.S. Interaction With A Foreign Entity Was Carried Out By A Private Non-Profit Corporation The American Institute In Taiwan (Ait). The History Of The Establishment And Development Of Ait Is Provided In This Book Set In The Context Of The Life And Career Of David Dean Founding Director Of Ait. This Book Provides Insights Into U.S. Relations With Taiwan And China Beginning With The Founding Of The Republic Of China On Taiwan. Other Themes Include Us Perspectives On The Reforms Initiated By President Chiang Ching-Kuo The Development Of Human Rights In Taiwan Efforts To Combat Corruption And The Future Security Concerns Of Taiwan