Vol 5 (AAC) No 7 | TAIWANAFRICA Ma’s labours lost 4th May 2012 Little was gained and little lost during Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s first African tour on 7-18 April. Far outscored in the contest with China for diplomatic recognition, Ma...
Vol 5 (AAC) No 6 | TAIWANAFRICABRIEFING Ma goes to Africa 28th March 2012 On 7-18 April, President Ma Ying-jeou will make a state visit to three of Taiwan’s four African allies – Burkina Faso, Gambia and Swaziland. It will be the...
Vol 5 (AAC) No 3 | TAIWANAFRICA Recognition mission 18th January 2012 China’s favoured candidate stays in office, but Taiwan will struggle to participate in international bodies and overcome security challenges President Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang (KMT, Chinese Nationalist Party) won a second term on 14 January and now has another four years to carry forward his China-friendly...
Vol 5 (AAC) No 3 | CHINATAIWAN The diplomatic truce goes on 18th January 2012 President Ma Ying-jeou’s election victory on 14 January gave comfort to those who feared that an opposition win might rupture the delicate détente between China and Taiwan –...