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Taiwan's international legal standing: navigating the fragile status quo
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Abstract This study aimed to discuss the legal limbo of Taiwan, whose political situation lies in a grey area of international law. Its legal status is ambiguous: while meeting the characteristics of a State, it is not recognized by other States so long as China claims it as a Chinese territory. The methodol... view more
This study aimed to discuss the legal limbo of Taiwan, whose political situation lies in a grey area of international law. Its legal status is ambiguous: while meeting the characteristics of a State, it is not recognized by other States so long as China claims it as a Chinese territory. The methodology developed in this study adopted the descriptive analytical approach to the different principles of international law, in addition to quantitative methods, which involved gathering data on cases, courts, and resolutions of international organizations, followed by thorough analysis. This research provided an in-depth investigation to critically assess Taiwan's fragile status quo, threatened by a potential Chinese military intervention. The study found that the idea that Taiwan is deprived of legal status points out the shortcomings of international law. This study concluded that to overcome this tricky situation, Taiwan should take bold moves, such as making constitutional reforms to facilitate its independence.... view less
Keywords
Taiwan; international recognition; international law; political situation; China
Classification
Political System, Constitution, Government
Free Keywords
Recognition; Status Quo; Taiwan Strait; Resolution 2758; Use of Force
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Page/Pages
p. 149-172
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 10 (2024) 1
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed