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Taiwan became the primary stronghold of the Republic of China following the Communist party's rise in mainland China in 1949. RAND has analyzed shifts in U.S. diplomatic and military policy toward Taiwan and the People's Republic of China (PRC) over the decades and, in recent years, has examined Taiwan's rapid economic development, gradual political liberalization, and efforts to achieve independence from the PRC.

Research conducted by: Center for Asia Pacific Policy; RAND Project AIR FORCE; RAND National Security Research Division

Journal Articles (4)

Trends in Late-Life Disability in Taiwan, 1989-2007: The Roles of Education, Environment, and Technology — Nov 1, 2011

This study assessing trends in late-life disability in the emerging economy of Taiwan showed that limitations in seeing, hearing, and instrumental activities of daily living declined.

The Impact of Universal National Health Insurance on Population Health: The Experience of Taiwan — Aug 4, 2010

NHI was associated in a reduction in deaths considered amenable to health care; particularly among those age groups least likely to have been insured previously.