In this newly revised and updated edition of Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? John F. Copper examines Taiwans geography and history, society and culture, economy, political system, and foreign and security policies in the context of Taiwans uncertain political status as either a sovereign nation or a province of the Peoples Republic of China. New to the sixth edition is enhanced coverage of the issues of immigration; the impact of having the world's lowest birthrate; Chinas economic and military rise and Americas decline; Taiwans relations with China, the United States, and Japan; and the KMTs (Nationalist Party) return to power.