Taiwan
Taiwan had been a Japanese colony since the Chinese ceded it after the 1894-95 war with Japan. The Cairo Declaration (1943) and the Potsdam Proclamation (1949) restored sovereignty to China.
Taiwan was transformed into a democracy. It saw some major changes like:
- Martial law was lifted in 1987 and opposition parties were legally permitted.
- Diplomatically most countries have only trade missions in Taiwan instead of complete diplomatic ties because it (Taiwan) is considered to be part of China.
- The question of re-unification with the mainland remains a contentious issue but “Cross Strait” relations (that is between Taiwan and China) have been improving.
- China may be willing to tolerate a semi-autonomous Taiwan as long as it gives up any move to seek independence.
Paths to Modernisation Chapter 7 | Class 11 History Notes
Paths to Modernisation | Class 11 History: Paths to Modernisation | Class 11 History throws light on how two major countries in the Asian region Japan, China, and Korea have evolved over the years. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, countries like Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea became independent and modern nations.
In this article, we have talked about the Paths of Modernisation adopted by countries like Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea, Political Systems, the Meiji Restoration and Reforms, Japan’s re-emergence as a Global economic power, China, the Rise of the Communist Party of China, a new democracy being established, Reforms of 1978 Deng Xiaoping, and the Evolution of Korea and Taiwan.