TREATIES

Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China (Signed: August 12, 1978; Entered into force: October 23, 1978) 

​Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and the United States of America (January 19, 1960) 

​Mutual Defense Treaty Between the US and the ROC (December 02, 1954)

Treaty of Peace with Japan (Signed: September 08, 1951; Entry into Force: April 28, 1952)

Treaty of Shimonoseki (Signed: April 17, 1895; Entry into Force: May 08, 1895)

Koxinga-Dutch Treaty (February 01, 1662)

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 

The Crimea (Yalta) Conference (February 04-11, 1945)

The Potsdam (Berlin) Conference (July 17 - August 02, 1945)
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Cairo Conference (November 22-26, 1943)​​

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JOINT COMMUNIQUES

U.S.-PRC

​Joint Communique of the United States of America and the People's Republic of China (the 1982 Communique) (August 17, 1982)

Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the U.S. and the P.R.C. (the Normalization communique) (January 01, 1979)

Joint Communique of the United States of America and the People's Republic of China (Shanghai Communiqué) (February 27, 1972)

U.S.-ROC

ROC-US Joint Communiqué (October 23, 1958)

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LAWS GOVERNING CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS

People's Republic of China (PRC)

​Anti-Secession Law Text (Full Text) (March 14, 2005)

​Provisions of the People’s Court’s Recognition of the Verdicts of Civil Cases made by Courts of Taiwan Province (Approved: January 15, 1998; Effective: May 26, 1998)

Law of the PRC on the Protection of Taiwan Compatriots’ Investments (March 05, 1994)
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Hong Kong Basic Law – Major Provisions (April 04,1990)

Basic Law of Hong Kong (Full Text) (April 04, 1990)
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​Organic Law of the Urban Residents Committees of the PRC (Promulgated: December 26, 1989; Effective: January 01, 1990)

Organic Law of the Villagers Committees of the People's Republic of China (Promulgated: November 24, 1987; Effective: June 01, 1988)

Constitution of the People's Republic of China (December 04, 1982)

​Additional Laws Available in Chinese Here.

Republic of China (ROC)

​National Defensive Referendum (2003)​

National Defense Law (2003)

​Statute Governing Relations between People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (1992)

Additional Articles to the Constitution of the Republic of China (1991)

The National Security Law of Taiwan (1987)

Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of the Communist Rebellion (1948)

Republic of China Martial Law (1934)

The Constitution of the Republic of China (1947) 

2004 (Seventh Revision)

2000 (Sixth Revision)

1999 (Fifth Revision)

1997 (Fourth Revision)

1994 (Third Revision)

1992 (Second Revision)

1991 (First Revision)
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Temporary Provisions (1948)
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Enactment and Features (1946 and 1947)​​

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REGULATIONS & MEASURES GOVERNING CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS

People's Republic of China (PRC)

Provisions of the People’s Court’s Recognition of the Verdicts of Civil Cases made by Courts of Taiwan Province (1998)

Law of the PRC on the Protection of Taiwan Compatriots’ Investments (1994)
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Regulations Governing Permission of Trade Between Taiwan Area and Mainland Area (1993)

Statute Governing Relations between People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (1992)

Measures for the Control of Chinese Citizens Traveling to or from the Region of Taiwan (1992)

Regulations of the State Council of the PRC for Encouraging Taiwan Compatriots to Invest in the Mainland (1988)

Six-article Measures Governing the Entry and Exit of Taiwan Compatriots (1987)

​Measures Governing Taiwan Compatriots' Family Visits and Trips to the Mainland (1987)​​​

Additional Regulations & Measures Available in Chinese Here.

Republic of China (ROC)

Regulations Governing Approvals of Banks to Engage in Financial Activities between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (Amended: February 28, 2004)

Regulations Governing the Permission of Commercial Behavior in Mainland China (2004)

Regulations Governing Payment to the Veterans Residing in China (Amended: February 28, 2004)

Regulations Governing the Trial Operation of Transportation Links Between Kinmen/Matsu/Penghu and the Mainland Area (Promulgated: December 15, 2000)

Regulations Governing Permission of Trade Between Taiwan Area and Mainland Area (Promulgated: April 26, 1993)

Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and its Enforcement Rules (Promulgated: July 31, 1992)​​

Enforcement Rules for the Act Governing Relations between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (Promulgated: September 16, 1992)
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Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of Communist Rebellion (Promulgated: May 10, 1948)

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LAWS GOVERNING U.S.-TAIWAN RELATONS

U.S. CONGRESS

Public Laws

​Public Law No: 113-276 To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (Sec. 102) (December 18, 2014)

Public Law No: 113-291 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Sec. 1256, Sec. 1259A, and Sec 1259B,  esp. (E) and (H))(December 19, 2014)

​Public Law No: 113-17 Grants Observer Status to Taiwan at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (July 12, 2013)

Public Law No: 111-266  Security Cooperation Act (Sec 202 (b)) (Security Cooperation Act) (October 08, 2010)

Public Law No: 109-163 National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2006 (January 06, 2006)

Public Law No: 108-235 Participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization (June 14, 2004) ​

Public Law No: 107-228 (H.R. 1646) Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (September 30, 2002)

​Public Law No: 107-206 (H.R.4775) Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States (Secs 2007 and 2013) (August 02, 2002)

Public Law No: 107-107 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (December 28, 2001)

Public Law No: 107-10 Concerning the Participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization (May 28, 2001)

Public Law No: 106-429  Foreign Operations Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (November 06, 2000)

​Public Law No: 106-398 (H.R. 4205) National Defense Authorization Fiscal Year 2001 (October 30, 2000)

Public Law No: 106-286 (H.R. 4444) Normal Trade Relations For the People's Republic of China (October 10, 2000)

Public Law No: 106-212 American Institute in Taiwan Facilities Enhancement Act (May 26, 2000)

Public Law No: 106-113 Fiscal Year 2000 Appropriations Federal Funds (November 29, 1999) 
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Public Law No: 106-65 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2000 (October 05, 1999) 

Public Law No: 105-261 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1999 (October 17, 1998) 

​Public Law No: 104-164 (H.R. 3121) (Secs 201; 620 G) (July 21, 1996)

Public Law No: 103-236 Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY 1994-1995 (H.R. 2333) (January 25, 1994) ​

Public Law No: 100-418 United States and Foreign Commercial Service Pacific Rim Initiative (August 23, 1988)
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Public Law No: 98-181 Continued Membership of the Republic of China in the Asian Development Bank (November 30, 1983)

Public Law No:  96-389 Membership for Taiwan in the IMF (October 07, 1980)

Public Law No: 96-259  Sense of Congress Respecting Membership of Taiwan in the Asian Development Bank (June 03, 1980)

​​Public Law No: 96-8 Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) (January 01, 1979)
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Public Law No: 4 Formosa Resolution (January 29, 1955)

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GOVERNMENT REPORTS 

People's Republic of China (PRC)

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​Xi Jinping: Report at 19th CPC National Congress (2017)

Li Keqiang: Report on the Work of the Government (2017)

Li Keqiang: Report on the Work of the Government  (March 2016)

​Wen Jiabao: Report on the Work of the Government (Full Text) (March 2012)

Hu Jintao: Report at 17th Party Congress (Full Text) (September 2011)

Wen Jiabao: Report on the Work of the Government (Full Text) (September 2011)

Wen Jiabao: Report on the Work of the Government (Full Text) (March 2004)

Zhu Rongji: Report on the Work of the Government (Full Text) (March 2003)

Jiang Zemin: Report to the 16th Chinese Communist Party Congress (November 2002)

False PRC Central Military Commission Document (1999)

Jiang Zemin: Report at the 15th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (September 1997)

Jiang Zemin: Report at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (October 1992)

Republic of China (ROC)

Ministry of National Defense

National Defense Report (2015)

National Defense Report (2013)
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National Defense Report (2011)
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National Defense Report (2008)

​National Defense Report (2002)​

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

​Dr. Kuang-shih Yeh Minister of MOTC : Taiwan Seeks Meaningful Participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (September 24, 2013)

Taiwan’s quest for meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (April 2011)

​Taiwan’s quest for meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (August 2010)

Historical Statements

Premier Sun Yun-suan's oral report on administration to the 68th session of the Legislative Yuan (September 15, 1981)

​President Chiang Ching-kuo's remarks on current developments at the weekly meeting of the Kuomintang of China (July 15, 1981)

Premier Sun Yun-suan's oral report on administration to the 67th session of the Legislative Yuan (February 24, 1981)​ 

President Chiang Ching-kuo's New Year's Day message (January 01, 1981)

Premier Sun Yun-suan's oral report on administration to the first meeting of the 66th session of the Legislative Yuan (September 19, 1980)

​President Chiang Ching-kuo's National Day congratulatory message/President Chiang Ching-kuo' s remarks at the military parade (October 10, 1978)

President Chiang Kai-Shek's New Year's Day Speech (January 01, 1962)

Exchange of Notes Between China and U.S.A. Amending the Educational Exchange Agreement of November 10, 1947, Ambassador Rankin to Acting Minister Shen, No. 21. Taipei (November 30, 1957)

​Statement by U.S. Secretary of State John F. Dulles During His Visit to Taiwan (March 03, 1955)

Address Delivered by the American Assistant Secretary of State, Mr.Walter S. Robertson, on U.S. Far Eastern Policy before the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, (January 13, 1955)

Message Addressed by Mr. Ku Cheng-kang, President, Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist League, Republic of China, to the Secretary-General of the UN and All Delegations to the UN General Assembly, (September 21, 1954)

Statement by Premier O. K. Yui before the Legislative Yuan (September 14, 1954)

Address Made by Madame Chiang Kai-shek at the American Legion Annual Convention, Washington, D. C. (August 30, 1954)
Overseas Chinese (October 01, 1954)

Statement by Dr. James Tsune-chi Yu, Chinese Government Delegate, before the International Labour Conference (June 19, 1954)

Speech Delivered by Vice President Chen Cheng before the Editors' Association, Taipei (August 9, 1954)

Statement by Dr. C.L. Hsia, Chinese Representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, on Forced Labour (April 23, 1954)

Statement by Mr. Ku Cheng-kang, Chinese Chief Delegate, before the Chinhae Conference (June 16, 1954)

Resolutions Adopted by the Chinhae Conference (June 17, 1954)

President Chiang's Double Tenth Message to the Nation, (October 10, 1953)

President Chiang's Message to the People of Taiwan on the 8th Anniversary of Its Retrocession to China (1953)

Address Given by Dr. Tingfu Tsiang at the Chiang Kai-shek Observance Day Banquet Held in Monroe, Louisiana (June 26, 1953)

​Speech Delivered by Dr. Tingfu F. Tsiang During "An Evening for China", Sponsored by Mr. Charles Edison and The China Institute in America at Glenmont in Llewellyn Park, West Orange, New Jersey (June 18, 1953)
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Speech by Premier Chen Cheng at the Closing Session of the Administrative Policy Review Conference (March 17, 1953)

President Chiang Kai-shek's Statement Concerning that Part of President Eisenhower's State of the Union Message Bearing on Instructions to the U.S. Seventh Fleet (February 03, 1953)

President Chiang Kai-shek's Message to the Nation on New Year's Day (January 01, 1953)

Mainland Affairs Council (MAC)

2016 to present

MAC Severely Condemns Beijing for Wresting away Taiwan's Diplomatic Ally and Seriously Damaging the Foundation for the Benign Development of Cross-Strait Relations (May 24, 2018)

News Reference Material: MAC Solemnly Refutes False Statement by Persons in Charge at Mainland China's Health Institutions (May 21, 2018)

MAC Protests to the Mainland over Deportation of Taiwanese Nationals from Spain and Reiterates Call for the Cross-Strait Cooperation to Combat Crime (May 17, 2018)

Public Affirms the Government's Cross-Strait Policy Position and Supports Maintaining the Status Quo of Cross-Strait Peace and Stability (May 17, 2018)

Media Reception Speech by Minister Chen (May 17, 2018)

MAC Announces Policy Short Films Showing the Government's Policy Positions of Promoting Benign Cross-Strait Interaction and Protecting the People's Welfare (May 9, 2018)

Beijing Blocks Taiwan's Participation in the WHA, Disregarding the Health Rights and Interests of the People of Taiwan and Maliciously Shirking Responsibility (May 7, 2018)

MAC condemns Beijing for Establishing Diplomatic Relations with the Dominican Republic: Mainland China must Bear Full Responsibility for Undermining the Status Quo in the Taiwan Strait (May 1, 2018)

"Peace and Communication" are the Keys to Achieving Mutual Benefit and Co-Prosperity across the Taiwan Strait (April 27, 2018)

The Government Firmly Defends the Sovereignty and Dignity of the Nation; Taiwan Will Never Yield to Military Threats or Inducements (April 19, 2018)

Public Supports the Government's Response to the Mainland's Taiwan-related Measures and Believes that the Two Sides Should Engage in Dialogue without Preconditions (April 12, 2018) 

MAC News Reference Material: Response to the Taiwan Affairs Office's Deliberate Misinterpretation of Remarks by the ROC Government (April 11, 2018)

MAC Holds the 2018 Teacher Chang for Taiwanese Businessmen Promotion Seminar and Certification Activity" to Enhance Services for Taiwanese Businesspeople in the Mainland (April 10, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material: Response to the Speech by the Mainland Chinese Leader at the Boao Forum and Talks with Taiwan Participants (April 10, 2018)

MAC Solemnly Protests to Mainland China over the Forcible Deportation of Taiwanese Nationals from the Philippines and Calls again on Cross-Strait Cooperation in Combating Crime to Protect the Rights and Interests of the People on Both Sides (April 4, 2018)

Mainland China Undermines Benign Cross-Strait Interaction and Development through Aggressive Intimidation of Taiwan and Disregard for Taiwan's Goodwill (April 2, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material: Ms. Li Ching-yu's Trip to Mainland China to Visit Mr. Li Ming-che (March 28, 2018)

Response to Mainland China's Judgment of Second Instance on the Kenya Case (March 28, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material: Ms. Li Ching-yu will Travel to Mainland China to Visit Mr. Li Ming-che (March 23, 2018) 

Mainland China Should Bear the Mission of the Times to Maintain Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Region (March 20, 2018)

MAC Calls on the Mainland to Promptly Release Li Ming-che and Seek New Cross-Strait Opportunities on the Anniversary of Li's Arrest (March 3, 2018)

Mainland Affairs Council Minister Handover Ceremony Speech by Minister Chen (March 19, 2018)

MAC: Developing Benign Cross-Strait Interactions is the Mainland’s Unshirkable Responsibility (March 3, 2018)

The Government Adheres to Public Opinion in Promoting Cross-Strait Policy and Maintaining Peace and Stability across the Taiwan Strait (February 19, 2018)

Strengthening Economic and Trade Cooperation between Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao: Highlights of the 2017 Taiwan Delegation of Young Entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Macao (February 17, 2018)

MAC's Teacher Chang for Taiwanese Businessmen Program Provides Consulting Service for Taiwanese Businesspeople with Business Investments in Mainland China (February 16, 2018 )

Mainland Spouses Share Lunar New Year Customs from their Hometowns and Spread the Diversity of Traditional Culture (February 15, 2018 )

The Government Values the Rights and Interests of Taiwanese Students in the Mainland to Return Home and is Providing Full Assistance so All Taiwanese People can Smoothly Rejoin Family for the Lunar New Year (February 14, 2018)

Taiwanese People in the Mainland Continue to Smoothly Return to Taiwan; the SEF Continues to Provide Necessary Service (February 13, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material: The MAC is Fully Assisting the Families of Mainland Victims of the Hualien Earthquake Disaster with Arranging Travel to Taiwan and Follow-Up Affairs (February 12, 2018)

MAC Minister Chang Hsiao-yueh Attends Joint Public Memorial for Earthquake Victims in Hualien and Expresses Sympathy and Condolences to the Families of the Victims (February 12, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material: MAC Expresses the Deepest Grief and Condolences for the Victims of the Hualien Earthquake and Notifies the Mainland of the Latest Casualty Situation (February 8, 2018)

MAC Thanks the Mainland on Behalf of the Government for Condolences and Care over Hualien Earthquake (February 7, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material on Major Earthquake in Hualien: Taiwan Immediately Notified the Mainland and Continues to Verify the Latest Situation of Mainland Chinese Nationals Affected by the Disaster in Taiwan and Provide All Necessary Assistance (February 7, 2018)

MAC Holds Care for Mainland Spouse Family Activity to Promote Implementation of Substantive Care and Help Mainland Spouses to Integrate in Taiwan Society (February 7, 2018)

The Government Firmly Safeguards National Security and People's Rights and Interests as Beijing Intensifies Two-Pronged Strategy of Pressuring and Promoting Integration (February 2, 2018)

Flight Safety and National Security Cannot be Compromised: Mainland China should Value Public Opinion in Taiwan and Promptly Hold Consultations with Taiwan to Resolve Cross-Strait Disputes (January 29, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material：MAC Year-End Press Conference Speech by Minister Chang (January 29, 2018) 

MAC News Reference Material: "The Government Will Ensure the Rights of the Taiwanese People to Safely Return Home and Calls on the Two Sides to Promptly Communicate on Flight Safety Issues" (January 20, 2018)

Mainland China should Reflect on its Own Faults, Stop Threatening and Pressuring Taiwan, and Fulfill its Responsibility to Maintain Peace in the Taiwan Strait (January 17, 2018)

MAC News Reference Material: Explanation on Certain Media Reports and Mainland Scholars Claiming that a "Political Foundation" is a Necessary Precondition to Cross-Strait Negotiations (January 8, 2018)

Mainland Launches Flight Routes without Negotiations: MAC Solemnly Protests over Hidden Political Agenda and Disregard for Aviation Safety, MAC Press Release, (January 04, 2018)

Press Reference Material on Adjustments to Measures Related to Cross-Strait Exchanges (December 23, 2017)

Response to the Mainland Ruling in the Kenya Case (December 21, 2017)

MAC Calls on the Mainland to Handle Affairs in Accordance with the Universal Value of Human Rights, Cherish the Stable Development of Cross-Strait Relations, and Allow Li Ming-che to Safely and Promptly Return to Taiwan (November 24, 2017)

MAC Minister Chang: The Course of Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Opening and the Concept of "Coexistence and Co-Prosperity" will Not Change; "Where there's a will, there's a way": It is Hoped that the Two Sides can Resolve their Differences with Wisdom (November 17, 2017)

"To Improve is to Change": MAC Minister Chang Calls for Joint Efforts to Find a New Model for Cross-Strait Interaction through Communication and Dialogue (November 15, 2017)

MAC Holds International Conference on The CCP 19th Congress: Prospects on Power Structure and Policies (November 14, 2017)

Public Opinion Strongly Approves the Policy Position of Cross-Strait Peace and Support Communication and Dialogue between the Two Sides without Preconditions (November 03, 2017)

MAC Solemnly Protests to Mainland China over the Forcible Deportation of Taiwanese Nationals from Cambodia and Calls again on Cross-Strait Cooperation in Combating Crime to Protect the Rights and Interests of the People on Both Sides (October 28, 2017)

President Tsai Calls on the Ruling Parties of Both Sides to Set Aside the Baggage of History and Engage in Dialogue (October 26, 2017)

Government Calls on the Mainland Authorities to Embrace New Thinking and Jointly Seek a New Model for Cross-Strait Interaction (October 18, 2017)

MAC: Beijing Needs a New Mindset to Find a New Model for Cross-Strait Interaction (October 15, 2017)

MAC Holds Symposium on the “Mini-Three-Links: Review and Outlook" (September 30, 2017)

Mainland China should Clearly Recognize the Fact that the Republic of China is a Sovereign State (September 27, 2017)

Border Safety Management is an Act of Sovereignty: The Government Solemnly Refutes Media Report "Mainland Performs Security Work in Kinmen" for Deviating from the Facts September 14, 2017)
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MAC calls on the Mainland to Promptly Handle Matters in Accordance with the Universal Value of Human Rights and Allow Li Ming-che to Return Safely to Taiwan as Soon as Possible (September 11, 2017)

MAC Solemnly Protests to Mainland China for Forcible Deportation of Taiwanese Nationals from Malaysia and Cambodia and Calls again for Cross-Strait Cooperation in Combating Crime (August 24, 2017)

Majority in Taiwan Support the Government's Improvement of Sound and Orderly Cross-Strait Exchanges and Think it is Conducive to Positive Interaction between the Two Sides (August 24, 2017)

MAC Expresses Deep Regret over the Sentencing of Joshua Wong and Others and Hopes the Hong Kong Government will Sincerely Maintain Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly, and Judicial Independence in Hong Kong (August 17, 2017)

MAC Minister Chang Hsiao-yueh Visits Matsu to Inspect Mini Three Links Operations (August 08, 2017)

MAC Solemnly Protests to the Mainland and Calls again for Cross-Strait Cooperation in Combating Crime (August 03, 2017)

MAC Solemnly Protests the Deportation to Mainland China of Taiwanese Nationals Involved in Telecommunications Fraud in Cambodia and Calls on the Mainland to Jointly Seek a Solution with Taiwan (July 27, 2017)

Minister Chang Emphasizes Government's Commitment to Protecting the Rights and Interests of Mainland Spouses Living in Taiwan at "Care for Mainland Spouses and Summer Family Activity" Jointly Held by the MAC and SEF (July 21, 2017)

Maintaining the Status Quo of Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait, Defending Taiwan's Interests and Values (July 14, 2017)

Opening Remarks at the International Symposium on "Cross-Strait Relations Re-examined: Toward New Normal?" (July 13, 2017)
MAC Mourns the Death of Mr. Liu Xiaobo and Solemnly Calls on Beijing to Respect the People's Right to Freedom and Promptly Begin Democratic Constitutional Reforms (July 13, 2017)
Draft Amendments to the Cross-Strait Act Strengthening Regulations on Entry to Mainland China by Retired or Discharged Civil Servants and Military Personnel Pass Executive Yuan Session Review and will be Promptly Submitted to the Legislative Yuan for Deliberation (July 06, 2017)

MAC Calls on Mainland China to Honor Pledges to Hong Kong (June 29, 2017)​

Taiwan Rejects Mainland China's Belittling Political Proposition and Disapproves Carrot-and-Stick Tactics (June 18, 2017)

MAC Severely Condemns Mainland China for Establishing Diplomatic Relations with Panama and Undermining Cross-Strait Relations (June 13, 2017)

Public Opinion in Taiwan does not Identify with Mainland China's Unilaterally Established Political Obstacles and Belittling of Taiwan (June 09, 2017)

Mainland China should Reflect on the Important Historic Lessons of the Tiananmen Square Incident and Truly Implement Democracy, Protect Human Rights, and Properly Handle the Li Ming-che Incident (June 03, 2017)

MAC again Protests and Demands that the Rights and Interests of Li Ming-che and His Family be Protected (May 27, 2017)

The Government again Intensely Protests Mainland China's Improper Obstruction of Taiwan's Participation in this Year's WHA (May 22, 2017)

MAC Strongly Protests Mainland China's Obstruction of Invitation for Taiwan to Attend the WHA (May 09, 2017)

The Mainland has not Specifically Explained the Case of Li Ming-che; The MAC Renotifies the TAO to Express Regret and Dissatisfaction and Demand a Prompt Response and Notification (April 27, 2017)

Related Agencies Assist with the Smooth Departure of Chinese Mainlander Zhang Xiangzhong from Taiwan (April 19, 2017)

MAC Solemnly Protests Unilateral Change of the "Chinese Taipei" Team Name by the Mainland Chinese Media​ (April 17, 2017)

The Government will Safeguard National Dignity and the People's Rights to the End (April 11, 2017)

Mainland China Prevents Family of Mr. Li Ming-che from Making Humanitarian Visit to the Mainland; Government Issues a Solemn Protest (April 10, 2017)

MAC Minister Chang Calls on the Two Sides to Communicate in Good Faith and Seek Common Understanding for Peace in the Taiwan Strait (November 16, 2016)

Mainland China should Face Up to the Objective Fact of the Existence of the Republic of China; The Two Sides should Work Together for the Welfare of the People on both Sides and Peace in the Taiwan Strait (November 11, 2016)

The Peaceful and Stable Development of Cross-Strait Relations is the Joint Responsibility of Both Sides: The Government Insists that Equal and Dignified Interaction, Respect for Public Opinion in Taiwan, and Rational and Pragmatic Communication will Create a Win-Win Situation (November 01, 2016)

MAC Expresses Regret and Dissatisfaction over Mainland China's Failure to Face Up to the Reality that the R.O.C. is a Sovereign State (October 27, 2016)

MAC Explanation on Cross-Strait Relations Policy (October 14, 2016)

​President Tsai's National Day Address Firmly Elaborates Policy Position of Taking ForwardLooking and Proactive Measures to Maintain the Status Quo, Reiterates Intention to Build Peaceful and Stable Cross-Strait Relations through Constructive Communication and Dialogue (October 10, 2016)

MAC Issues Solemn Statement: Mainland China's Political Interference Prevents Taiwan from Participating in this Year's ICAO Assembly, Government Expresses Strong Dissatisfaction and Regret (September 23, 2016)

Executive Branch Respects the Legislative Yuan's Oversight Authority and Decision of Review on the Cross-Strait Agreement Supervisory Act and Has Not Acted Out of Expediency (September 22, 2016)

Cross-Strait Interaction and Exchanges and Taiwan's International Participation should not be Subject to Political Preconditions, Calls on Mainland China to Resolve Differences through Communication and Dialogue (September 21, 2016)

MAC Solemnly Protests the Deportation of 13 Taiwanese Suspects from Cambodia to the Mainland and Appeals to the Mainland to Set Aside Prejudices and Jointly Formulate Proper Approaches through Positive Communication and Full Dialogue between the Two Sides (September 20, 2016)

Maintaining Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait Is a Shared Goal of Both Sides  (September 15, 2016)

MAC Holds "Cross-Strait Relations under the Tsai Ing-Wen Administration" International Symposium in Washington, D.C. (September 14, 2016)

MAC Issues Statement on SEF Letter (September 09, 2016)

MAC: The Government Adheres to the Established Policy Position, Upholds Public Opinion and Democratic Principles, and is Committed to Maintaining the Status Quo of Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait  (September 04, 2016)

The MAC and SEF are Committed to Promoting the Peaceful and Stable Development of Cross-Strait Relations (August 31, 2016)

MAC: Mainstream Public Opinion in Taiwan Supports Policy Commitment to Maintaining Cross-Strait Peace and Stability and Continued Handling of Cross-Strait Affairs through communication and dialogue (August 09, 2016)

Summarized Results of the Public Opinion Survey on the "Public's View on Current Cross-Strait Relations (July 29-August 03, 2016)
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2008-2015

2015

MAC: "1992 Consensus of One China, with Respective Interpretations" Fully Highlights ROC Sovereignty and Taiwan Dignity (November 09, 2015)

Minister Hsia: ROC's Mainland Policy Ensures Cross-Strait Peace and Stability and Defends National Sovereignty and Dignity (August 21, 2015)

Minister Hsia: ROC's Mainland Policy Steadies Cross-Strait Peace and Prosperity (August 16, 2015)

Minister Hsia: ROC Government's Mainland Policy Safeguards National Sovereignty and Dignity and Creates Peace and Prosperity across the Taiwan Strait (July 25, 2015)​

Minister Hsia: Advancing Steadily and Consolidating Foundations for Sustainable Peace (July 13, 2015)

MAC Calls on Mainland China to Squarely Face the Tiananmen Square Incident and Carry out Reforms with Determination so as to Meet the People’s Demand for Freedom, Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights (June 03, 2015)

Mainland Should Face Realities Across the Strait, Respect the Choice, Rights and Interests of the People of Taiwan, and Pragmatically Promote the Development of Cross-Strait Relations (March 13, 2015)
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2014

Two Sides Jointly Reaffirm That the "1992 Consensus" Is the Key to the Peaceful Development of Cross-Strait Relations and Should Be Jointly Consolidated and Cherished at "Siew-Xi Meeting (November 09, 2014)

Taiwan Strait Status Quo of "No Unification, No Independence and No Use of Force" is the Greatest Common Denominator in Taiwan Society; The ROC Government cannot Accept "One Country, Two Systems"  (September 26, 2014)

MAC Urges Mainland to Pragmatically View Taiwan's Participation in International Activities: Failure to Show Mutual Respect is Highly Detrimental to the Development of Cross-Strait Relations (July 28, 2014)

Deputy Minister Wu: Pragmatically Position Cross-Strait Relations, Strengthen Cross-Strait Mutual Trust, and Jointly Create Win-Win Outcome under Framework of ROC Constitution  (July 14, 2014)
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2013

Deputy Minister Chang: Government's Mainland Policy is to Pragmatically Position Cross-Strait Relations under the Framework of the ROC Constitution, Strengthen Cross-Strait Mutual Trust and Jointly Create a Win-Win Outcome (September 06, 2013)

On the basis of Taiwan’s mainstream public opinion, the government will continue striving to maintain the Taiwan Strait status quo, pursue institutionalized negotiations, and create favorable conditions for cross-strait peace (July 17, 2013)

Government Welcomes Cross-Strait Political Party Exchanges to Enhance Benign Interactions (June 29, 2013)

MAC Statement on 24th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Incident (June 04, 2013)

2012

Minister Lai: The ROC's democratic constitutional system and the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan society form the important foundation for determining the development course of cross-strait relations (February 07, 2012)

2011

The Republic of China’s Mainland Policy: Piloting Cross-Strait Relations to Create a Peaceful Environment for Benign Interaction between the Two Sides of the Taiwan Strait​ (July 07, 2011)
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2010

2009

The Current Stage of Cross-Strait Relations and the ROC Government’s Mainland China Policy (July 14, 2009)

2008

Analysis Report: 11 Years After Hong Kong's Handover (September 2008)​​
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2000-2008

Address by MAC Vice Chairman Michael Y. L. You at the “International Conference on the 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover--Retrospect and Challenge” (July 2007)

Analysis Report: 10 Years After Hong Kong's Handover (Jun 28, 2007)

China’s Violation of Its Promises Regarding the Implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems” Formula in Hong Kong (June 2007)

Controversial Incidents after Hong Kong's Handover to Mainland China
Nine Years After Hong Kong’s Handover: An Analysis (October 2006)

China must take responsibility for changing the status quo in the Taiwan Strait (February 26, 2006)

Eight Years After Hong Kong’s Handover: An Analysis (October 2005)

Democracy and peace to answer China's war authorization law (March 23, 2005)

Seven Years After Hong Kong’s Handover: An Analysis (January 2005)​

Situation Analysis: Six Years After Hong Kong's Handover (February 2004)

Situation Analysis : Five Years After Hong Kong's Handover (December 2002)

Situation Analysis : Four Years After Hong Kong's Handover (May 2002)

Holism and Pragmatism - Current ROC Policy Toward Hong Kong and Macao (August 2001)

Situation Analysis: 3 Years After Hong Kong's Handover (2000)

Analysis on Hong Kong Media Reports of Military Threat from Mainland China (2000)Remarks at the Mainland Affairs Steering Committee of the Kuomintang -- A Policy Initiative (2000)​​
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1990s

Analysis on Hong Kong Two Years after the Transfer of Jurisdiction (1999)
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Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of Communist Rebellion (1991)

Documents of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 

White Paper on China Policy for the 21st Century (November 30, 1999) 

White Paper on Foreign Policy for the 21st Century (November 28, 1999)
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Year 2000 Policy Manifesto Abstract (November 24, 1999)

National Unification Council (NUC)

MAC Paper on NUC Guidelines (2006)
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​Taiwan’s Guidelines for National Unification (1991)

United States of America (U.S.)

U.S. Congress: Conference Reports

House Report 105-746 Making Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1999 and for other purposes (September 25, 1998) 

Department of Defense

DOD Annual Reports on the Military Power of the People's Republic of China to Congress Pursuant Public Law 106-113
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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2017)

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2016)

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2015) 

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2014) 

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2013) 

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2012) 

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2011) 

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• Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (2010) 

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• Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2009) 

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• Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2008) 

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• Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2007) 

• Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2006) 

• The Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2005) 

• The Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2004) 

• The Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2003) 

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• The Military Power of the People's Republic of China (2002) 

DOD National Defense Strategy (June 2008)

DOD Report to Congress on Taiwan Relations Act Implementation (2000)​

DOD Report to Congress on Theater Missile Defense Architecture Options for the Asia-Pacific Region (1999)

DOD Report “Security Situation in the Taiwan Strait" (February 29, 1999)

U.S.-China Security Review Commission

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​China-Russia Military-to-Military Relations: Moving Toward a Higher Level of Cooperation ​(March 20, 2017)

Annual Report to Congress (November 16, 2016)

Taiwan Election's Issue Brief (January 28, 2016)​

Annual Report to Congress (November 17, 2015)

• ​​Chapter 2 U.S.-China Security Relations
• Chapter 2 Section 3 China's Offensive Missile Forces
• ​Chapter 3 Section 3 Taiwan

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Taiwan's Improving Patrol Fleet Could Enhance Its Abilities to Defend against a Chinese Invasion (February 03, 2015)

​Taiwan's 2014 Local Elections: Implications for Cross-Strait Relation (December 30, 2014)

Recent Developments in China's Relations with Taiwan and North Korea (June 05, 2014)

Taiwan and China Agree to Enhance Communication, but Cross-Strait Economic Agreements Face Uncertainty (April 29, 2014)

China's Maritime Disputes in the East and South China Seas and the Cross-Strait Relationship (November 20, 2013)

China Seeks a “New Type of Major-Country Relationship” with the United States (June 25, 2013)

Taiwan's Declining Defense Spending Could Jeopardize Military Preparedness (June 11, 2013)

​Taiwan-China: Recent Economic, Political, and Military Developments Across the Straits and Implications for the U.S. (March 18, 2010)
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Capabilities of the Chinese Liberation Army to Carry Out Military Action in the Event of Regional Conflicts (March 2009)

China's Military Modernization and the Cross-Strait Balance (September 15, 2005)

China's Military Modernization and the Cross-Strait Balance (February 06, 2004)

​Report to Congress of the U.S.-China Security Review Commission on the U.S.-China Relationship (November 01, 2004)

The U.S. Role in Taiwan's Defense Reforms (February 29, 2004)

​Report to Congress of the U.S.-China Security Review Commission (July 2002) 

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports

China

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities -- Background and Issues for Congress (June 17, 2016)

The Chinese Military: Overview and Issues for Congress​ (2016)

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities -- Background and Issues for Congress (2015)

The Chinese Military: Overview and Issues for Congress (2015)

China's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) (2015)

China/Taiwan: Evolution of the "One China" Policy -- Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei (2014)
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U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress (2014)

U.S.-China Relations: An Overview of Policy Issues (2013)

China's 17th Communist Party Congress, 2007: Leadership and Policy Implications (2007)

China's Anti-Satellite Weapon Test (2007)

China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy (2006)

China-U.S. Relations During the 108th Congress (2005)

China-U.S. Aircraft Collision Incident of April 2001: Assessments and Policy Implications (2001)
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Taiwan

Taiwan's January 2016 Elections: A Preview (January 12, 2016)

U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy Issues (2014)

China/Taiwan: Evolution of the "One China" Policy -- Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei (2014)

Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990 (2014)

U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy Issues  (2012)

​U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy Issues (2011)

Taiwan's Political Status: Historical Background and Ongoing Implications (2009)

Taiwan-U.S. Relations: Developments and Policy Implications (2009)

Taiwan: Recent Developments and US Policy Choices (2008)
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Taiwan's 2008 Presidential Election (2008)

Underlying Strains in Taiwan-U.S. Political Relations (2007)

The Rise of China and Its Effect on Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea: U.S. Policy Choices (2006)

​Taiwan-U.S.  Political Relations: New Strains and Changes (2006)

Taiwan: Recent Developments and U.S. Policy Choices (2006)

Taiwan in 2004: Elections, Referenda, and Other Democratic Challenges (2005)

Taiwan in 2004: Elections, Referenda, and Other Democratic Challenges (2004)

Taiwan's National Development Conference: Proposed Policy Changes and Implications for the United States​ (1997)
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​U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan (1985)

Japan

The U.S.-Japan Alliance (February 09, 2016)

Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress (September 29, 2015)

​New U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines Deepen Alliance Cooperation (April 28, 2015)

​The U.S.-Japan Alliance (February 15, 2013)
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Emerging Trends in the Security Architecture in Asia: Bilateral and Multilateral Ties Among the United States, Japan, Australia, and India (January 07, 2008)

East Asia Regional Architecture

​CRS: Pivot to the Pacific? The Obama Administration’s “Rebalancing” Toward Asia (March 28, 2012)

East Asian Regional Architecture: New Economic and Security Arrangements and U.S. Policy (January 04, 2008)

U.S. Strategic and Defense Relationships in the Asia-Pacific Region (January 22, 2007)
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Additional Documents

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Address by the Honorable Ronald Reagan, "World Challenges, 1979" Seminar, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
(January 12, 1979)

Legal Problems Regarding Formosa and the Offshore Islands (November 20, 1958)

Report on Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of China, U.S. Senate, Committee on Foreign Relations (February 08, 1955)​

​Review of U.S. Policy in Relation to China (February 09, 1950)

U.S. Department of State's Policy Memorandum on Formosa (December 23, 1949)​​

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WHITE PAPERS

People's Republic of China (PRC)

​China's Military Strategy (Full Text) (2015)

The Diversified Employment of China's Armed Forces (2012)

China's National Defense (2010)

​Progress in Human Rights in 2009 (2010)

​China's National Defense (2008)

​Rule of Law (2008)

​China's Political Party System (2007)

​China's National Defense (2006)

​Building of Political Democracy in China (2005)

China’s National Defense (2004)

​China's Policy on 'Three Direct Links' Across the Taiwan Strait (2003)

​China's National Defense (2002)

Progress in China's Human Rights Cause in 2000 (2001)

The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue (2000)

50 Years of Progress in China's Human Rights (2000)

China’s National Defense (2000)

China's National Defense (July 1998)​​

The Taiwan Question and Reunification of China (1993)

Republic of China (ROC)

DPP White Paper on China Policy for the 21st Century (1999)​

DPP White Paper on Foreign Policy for the 21st Century (1999)

Taiwan White Paper on Relations across the Taiwan Straits (1994)
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Acts & Agreements

U.S.-China Bilateral WTO Agreement (November 17, 1999)
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U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation Act (November 06, 1997)

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JAPAN

Annual Defense White Paper

(2017) (2016) ​(2015) (2014) (2013) (2012) (2011) (2010) (2009) (2008) (2007) (2006) (2005)

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UNITED NATIONS (UN)

​Official Proposal for the U.N. General Assembly to Examine the Exceptional International Situation Pertaining to the Republic of China on Taiwan (August 08, 2001)

Official Proposal for the U.N. General Assembly to Examine the Exceptional International Situation Pertaining to the Republic of China on Taiwan (August 04, 2000)

Official Proposal for the U.N. General Assembly to Study R.O.C. Participation in the United Nations (August 11, 1999)

Official Proposal for the U.N. General Assembly to Review General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) (July 08, 1998)

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Ratified: December 16, 1966; Entered into force March 23, 1976)

Universal Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Ratified December 16, 1966; Entered into force March 23, 1976)​​

UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) (October 25, 1971)

Resolution on the Representation of China in the United Nations (November 20, 1970)

United Nations Resolution on Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources (Adopted: December 14, 1962)

United Nations Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (Adopted: December 14, 1960)

​Recognition by the United Nations of the Representation of a Member State (Adopted: December 14, 1960)

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Adopted: December 10, 1948)

Charter of the United Nations (Adopted: June 26, 1945)

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LAW OF TREATIES

Montevideo Convention

Vienna Conventions

​Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (May 23, 1969)

Vienna Convention on Succession of States in Respect to Treaties (August 23, 1978)
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Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Between States and International Organisations or Between International Organisation (March 21, 1986)

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​Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (December 26, 1933)

Reservation of the United States with respect to the Montevideo Convention (December 26, 1933)

Reservation of Peru and Brazil with respect to the Montevideo Convention (December 26, 1933)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA

People's Republic of China (PRC)

​Mainland urges Taiwan to safeguard Diaoyu Islands, South China Sea (September 28, 2016)

Full Text: China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea (July 13, 2016)

​Position Paper of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Matter of Jurisdiction in the South China Sea Arbitration Initiated by the Republic of the Philippines (December 7, 2014)

Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan)

Interior minister visits Taiping Island, reasserts ROC sovereignty (August 17, 2016)

ROC Sovereignty (August 16, 2016)

​ROC Position on the South China Sea Arbitration (July 12, 2016)
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​Position Paper on the South China Sea (March 21, 2016)
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​President Ma proposes South China Sea Peace Initiative (May 26, 2015)

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