Introduction: Southeast Asia and Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (NSP)

Abstract

Welcomed to the December 2023 Issue of International Journal of China Studies (IJCS) in 2023. Unlike the previous June 2023 Issue, this is the first Special Issue published under the watch of the new Editorial Board of IJCS. As part of IJCS’ agenda to feature current and pressing issues revolving around the Greater China region, we are encouraged by the great interests surrounding Taiwan and its international roles to run a Special Issue pertaining to the island nation’s relations with Southeast Asia. Given such unprecedented development, this Special Issue is deliberated with the two following objectives.