胡錦濤時期中共對台文化戰略與作為研究(2002-2007)

Abstract

Since it came to power, the Democratic Progressive Party has put much emphasis on the development of Taiwan’s local culture. It has also aggressively forged the concept of Taiwan as a political entity and highlighted the difference between Taiwanese and Chinese cultures. In the meantime, recognition of Taiwan as a sovereign state has been on the increase among Taiwanese. But on the other hand, after Hu Jintao became president of China, he has further exerted the influence of Chinese culture to persuade the international community to accept the so-called “One China” framework. Apart from that, China has also multiplied cross-strait cultural exchanges, promulgated policies favorable to the Taiwanese, and strengthened the force of “united front tactics.” The fact that more and more Taiwanese regard Taiwan as a political entity means that Taiwanese are only partially influenced by China’s cultural propaganda. However, the rise of China presents both an opportunity and a challenge to Taiwan at the same time. The government should adopt measures to its benefit and use its position as a leverage tool to safeguard the dynamic equilibrium among China, US, and Taiwan so as to pursue the utmost national interests of Taiwan. This thesis therefore recommends that the government put aside the issue of independence or reunification, continue to strengthen people’s identification with Taiwan, deal with China based on the principle of peace and reciprocity for a win-win result, and work with states around the globe to stabilize the relationship among Taiwan, China, and the USA.