Taiwan’s Economic Security in the Context of Cross-Strait Interdependence

Abstract

Signing of the ECFA between Taiwan and China in 2010 was not widely welcomed in Taiwan. Among the many concerns about warming cross-Taiwan Strait relations, was the issue of Taiwan’s economic dependence on China. Without neglecting this fact, this paper aims to assess Taiwan’s current economic security based on evidence of the growing interdependence between the partners. The theoretical basis of the research consists in the recognition of neoliberal approach in international relations.