英文摘要 |
This essay provides a comprehensive analysis of China’s united front (UF) practices by reviewing historical records from both Beijing and Taipei. The lack of a clear definition of united front work by China has made studying their practices challenging. To overcome this, this essay created a database of 1,368 cases and classified China’s UF practices into three models: defensive development, offensive parasitism, and offensive invasion, in which the research found that China tends to spread misinformation and disinformation in most cases, as these tactics enable China to manipulate public opinion. When China believes they have an advantage over their main adversary in an ongoing dispute, their UF practices become more offensive. Additionally, China tends to be more aggressive when there are geographic and personnel connections between them and their adversary. Finally, when China prioritizes economic development, their UF practices become more defensive. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into China’s UF practices and their motivations. The database created can be used to further analyze China’s UF practices and develop strategies to counter them. |