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Evaluates the various factors that influence the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan. Details on international factors; Factors originating in mainland China; Factors arising from developments within Taiwan.

Examines issues surrounding the national unity and territorial integrity of Taiwan. Significance of national reunification of China and Taiwan; Discussion on the civil war started by the Kuomintang; Position of the Chinese government regarding the settlement of the Taiwan question.

Reviews Taiwan's 1994 primary elections. Selection of candidates; Process; Kuomintang; Democratic Progressive Party; Election of city mayor and governor.

Reflects on the political situation in Taiwan which affected the mass media industry. Analysis of the Taiwanese society; Effects of the constant social and political changes on mass media; Discussion on the principles adopted by newspaper publishers to be effective in delivering news reports.

Discusses the significance of primary elections conducted by Taiwanese political parties to the democratization process in Taiwan. Taiwan's electoral trends; Origin of primaries in Taiwan; Procedures of primary elections; Effects of primaries; Implications from the United States' experience with primaries.

Deals with the acceleration of political reform in Taiwan with the repeal of martial law. Political goals which can be achieved with the lifting of the martial law; Significance of political reform; Assessment of the country's politics and government.