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After a look at different instruments of analysis in respect of Taiwan's bilateral relations, the author explores its original model of non-diplomatic relations. She notes that Taiwan's increasing integration into international economic and financial flows should lead to a crystallization, at the political level, of the Republic of China's current position on the world scene. (DÜI-Sen)

The island of Taiwan has remained relatively untouched by European exploits in East Asia. It owes its Westernization to the Americans. Europe's present interest in Taiwan is influenced by two factors, namely the European allegiance to Beijing and the Taiwanese economic miracle. The links between Europe and Taiwan are therefore newly developed and essentially commercial and non-official in nature. The article highlights these somewhat tenuous links in Europe-Taiwan relationship, assesses the extent of their success and failure and investigates their durability and significance. (DÜI-Sen)