Coping with China in Hard Times.

The article presents an analysis of the sources, incentives, and constraints of the policies of Taiwan to cope with the growth of China. An overview of Taiwan's state in transition during hard times is given, along with the impacts of globalization on the country. It examines the key role of China in the strategies of Taiwan to cope with the hard times as well as discusses the issues on the political implications on Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement and political identity.