ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that while a “diplomatic truce” may not have made a huge
contribution toward improving Taiwan’s diplomatic relations, it has at least
helped to minimize the costs involved for Taiwan in maintaining its diplomatic
ties. In addition, it has enhanced relations across the Strait, and relations between
China or Taiwan individually on the one hand and other states and international
organizations on the other. To support this argument, the chapter clarifies first of
all what diplomatic truce means. Second, it examines Taiwan’s recent efforts to
expand its international space. The expansion of international space serves as a
good indicator to show Taiwan’s diplomatic achievements. In the third section
the chapter identifies the limits of this policy of diplomatic truce. In the fourth
section it explores the possibilities and prospects of this policy. The conclusion
sums up some of my thoughts on the impact of this policy on cross-Strait rela-
tions at present and in the near future.
