The question of Taiwan's status in the political economy of East Asia has been one that has bedeviled policy experts, government leaders, and others for six decades. Recently, the RAND Corporation crafted this 40-page report on behalf of the United States Air Force "to assess the nature of U.S.-China relations after the resolution of Taiwan's status." The document begins by identifying the principal pathways by which Taiwan's status might be resolved and also examines the consequences for relations between China and the United States. The report is divided into three chapters which deal with near-term prospects, longer-term possibilities, and a set of final observations. Finally, the report concludes with a complete bibliography and several helpful tables.