Austria, Neutrality, and the Status of Taiwan
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講者：李語堂 (中央研究院歐美研究所助研究員)
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主持人：邵允鍾 (中央研究院歐美研究所助研究員)
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時間：115年1月13日 (星期二) 上午11: 30
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地點：中央研究院歐美研究所一樓會議室
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摘要：This presentation examines how Austria formulated its position on the status of Taiwan at the critical juncture of the early 1970s. Based on primary source evidence from the Austrian State Archives in Vienna, I examine Austrian policy at the intersection of national interests, transatlantic relations, and European foreign relations. I argue that the Austrian position can best be characterized as “no position,” consistent with its general policy of neutrality: not recognizing Beijing’s claim to Taiwan, while also not endorsing the British and American position on the undetermined sovereignty of Taiwan. Despite the absence of a formal legal position, Austria’s stance on Taiwan is still highly significant for the contemporary interpretation of UNGA 2758 in light of the clarifying statement (Votumserklärung) that the Austrian Delegation issued regarding the meaning of its vote in 1971.