[19970224]97-268_台湾国家发展会议：拟议的政策变化和对美国的影响.pdf

1For background see Taiwan, CRS Issue Brief IB96032.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web97-268 FFebruary 24, 1997Taiwans National Development Conference:Proposed Policy Changes and Implications for theUnited States(name redacted)Senior Specialist in International PoliticsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummaryTaiwans National Development Conference of December 1996 set forth policychanges important to Taiwan, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), and the UnitedStates. If implemented, these changes could exacerbate cross-Strait tensions andcomplicate U.S. efforts to develop constructive engagement with the PRC whilesustaining close ties with Taiwan. Prospects for Taiwans implementing the changes aremixed. U.S. options for dealing with the emerging situation range from quiet diplomacyto direct U.S. mediation of Taiwanese-mainland differences.IntroductionA multi-party National Development Conference (NDC) met in Taipei on December23-28, 1996, marking a milestone in Taiwans decades-long transformation fromauthoritarianism to democracy.1 Leaders from all major political parties, along withrelevant experts,