Unofficial Diplomacy
The American Institute in Taiwan: A Memoir
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This book describes the progress of United States unofficial, non-governmental relations with Taiwan since 1979. For the first time in United States diplomatic history, the whole range of U.S. interaction with a foreign entity was carried out by a private, non-profit corporation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). The history of the establishment and development of AIT is provided in this book, set in the context of the life and career of David Dean, founding Director of AIT. This book provides insights into U.S. relations with Taiwan and China, beginning with the founding of the Republic of China on Taiwan. Other themes include US perspectives on the reforms initiated by President Chiang Ching-kuo, the development of human rights in Taiwan, efforts to combat corruption, and the future security concerns of Taiwan
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This book describes the progress of United States unofficial, non-governmental relations with Taiwan since 1979. For the first time in United States diplomatic history, the whole range of U.S. interaction with a foreign entity was carried out by a private, non-profit corporation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). The history of the establishment and development of AIT is provided in this book, set in the context of the life and career of David Dean, founding Director of AIT. This book provides insights into U.S. relations with Taiwan and China, beginning with the founding of the Republic of China on Taiwan. Other themes include US perspectives on the reforms initiated by President Chiang Ching-kuo, the development of human rights in Taiwan, efforts to combat corruption, and the future security concerns of Taiwan
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David Dean served as Chairman, Director and Trustee of the American Institute in Taiwan from 1979 to 1995. The American Institute in Taiwan was established in 1979 to carry out U.S. unofficial relations with Taiwan after the United States established diplomatic relations with China. Mr. Dean was a Foreign Service Officer from 1951-1979. He served in Beijing as Deputy Chief of Mission, in Hong Kong, and in Taipei as Political Counselor and Charge d’affaires. During the U.S. China Talks at Warsaw Mr. Dean was Counselor to the U.S. Ambassador (1964-66).