Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix
4. ABBREVIATIONS xiii
5. Prologue 1
6. Introduction 11
7. PART I: Geneva Conference
8. Chapter One Neutralizing Indochina 25
9. Chapter Two Between the Unattainable and the Unacceptable 61
10. PART II: Taiwan Strait Crisis
11. Chapter Three Preventing the Mutual Defense Treaty 91
12. Chapter Four “A Horrible Dilemma” 118
13. PART III: Bandung Conference
14. Chapter Five Formulating a Zone of Peace 149
15. Chapter Six A Blessing in Disguise? 174
16. Conclusion: The Ambassadorial Talks 195
17. Epilogue 203
18. Appendix COUNTRIES THAT ESTABLISHED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE PRC BY 1957 209
19. NOTES 211
20. BIBLIOGRAPHY 285
21. INDEX 309