Playing with fire: the looming war with China over Taiwan/ John F. Copper.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-255) and index.

Beijing intimidates Taiwan with missile tests, creates rift in U.S.-China relations -- The Tiananmen Square massacre does irreparable damage to U.S.-China relations -- The United States sells F-16 fighter planes to Taipei; strains relations with China -- President Lee visits his alma mater; Beijing feels betrayed, benefiting hard-liners -- America debates China threat; China talks about America threat -- Taiwan's voters elect their president directly; Beijing says foreign forces are trying to split China -- President Clinton visits China, polarizes Taiwan issue -- The Taiwan Relations Act is refurbished; America will protect Taiwan -- The missile defense issue involves others in "Taiwan issue" -- President Lee comments that Taipei-Beijing talks should be nation-to-nation; Beijing is furious -- Taiwan's 2000 election: Taiwan gets secessionist president -- Taiwan's 2004 election: President Chen wins reelection amid controversy while America is distracted elsewhere -- The Taiwan Strait is a flash point.