POL SCI 143A Lecture 21: Taiwan’s Political & Economic Development
21 Nov 2017
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1949-1990: taiwan insists there is 1 china, roc on taiwan. Steady growth rate since the 50s, around 7. 5% In 1950s, taiwan had half the gdp of china, now barely the gdp of . If economic interdependence is strong, force of reintegration is hopeful! Patronage of taiwan is most important for security. Korean war aroused us fear of communist takeover of the world. Hard working, responsible, skilled, ambitious and creative. After korean war, roc catapulted into us cw system: economic, military aid flowed in. Feb 28, 1947 revolt: violently suppressed by gmd, wiped out indigenous elite, allowing state to consolidate its power and autonomy. Land reform executed peacefully and swiftly (1951-53) eliminating landlords, & establishing gmd alliance with peasants (because both hated landlords) Provided surplus for industrialization while broadening market for isi products. State-led, state-run isi ideologically justified in terms of sun yatsen"s 3 principles. Most successful strategy to pull out of underdevelopment. 1986: democratic progressive party founded, first legitimate opposition.
