Dr. T Y Wang
University Professor Emeritus
Politics and Government
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Biography
T.Y. Wang is the co-editor of Journal of Asian and African Studies. His research focuses on cross-Strait relations, East Asian politics, and research methodology. He published more than 40 articles/book chapters.
Teaching Interests & Areas
Asian Politics Research Methods
Research Interests & Areas
Asian Politics, cross-Strait Relations, US-China Relations, Research Methods
Ph D Comparative Politics
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
University Professor
Illinois State University
2020
Outstanding College Researcher Award
ISU College of Arts and Sciences
2015
Hibbert R. Roberts Teaching Excellence Recognition Award
ISU Department of Politics and Science
2005
University Research Initiative Award
Illinois State University
1995
Book, Authored
Huang, C., & Wang, T. Regression Analysis of Categorical and Limited Dependent Variables (book in Chinese). Taipei: Wu-nan Publisher (2012)
Wang, T. Quantitative Analysis in Political Science (book in Chinese). China Renmin University Press (2007)
Wang, T. The Effect of Dependency on Economic Development and Political Instability of Less Developed Countries: A Pooled Cross-Sectional and Time-Series Analysis. Council on International Studies and Programs, State University of New York at Buffalo (1990)
Book, Chapter
Wang, T. David vs. Goliath: Taiwan’s Policy Toward China. John Fuh-sheng Hsieh and Robert Henry Cox (eds.) Democratic Governance in Taiwan (2023)
Wang, T., & Cheng, S. Threat Perception and Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election. Protests, Pandemic, and Security Predicaments: Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and the US in the 2020s (2023): 121-145.
Wang, T., & Cheng, S. Identity and Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election. Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election: the Beginning of a New Era (2021)
Wang, T., & Cheng, S. Political Cleavage and Generational Politics. Taiwan: the Development of an Asian Tiger. Lynne Rienner Publishers (2019): 117-132.
Yu, C., & Wang, T. Party’s Issue Competence and Electoral Decisions in Taiwan’s 2012 and 2016 Presidential Elections. Wei-chin Lee (EDs), Taiwan's Political Re-Alignment and Diplomatic Challenges. Palgrave Macmillan (2019): 97-116.
Book, Edited
Wang, T. Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from South Korea and Taiwan.. Journal of Asian and African Studies, Special Issue 58.2 (2023)
Wang, T. Hong Kong and the 2019 Anti-extradition Bill Movemen. Journal of Asian and African Studies, Special Issue 58.1 (2023)
Achen, C., & Wang, T. The Taiwan Voter. University of Michigan Press (2017)
Wang, T. China After the Sixteenth Party Congress: Prospects and Challenges. de Sitter Publication (2005)
Wang, T. National Identity and Democratization in Taiwan. Journal of Asian and African Studies 40.1-2 (2005)
Encyclopedia
T.Y. Wang. “Voting Behavior and the "China Factor".” In Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao (ed.) Encyclopedia of Taiwan Studies Online First online release, 2023. Brill.com. https://referenceworks.brillonline.com/entries/encyclopedia-of-taiwan-studies/voting-behavior-and-the-china-factor-COM_018351.
Journal Article
Wang, T. Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from South Korea and Taiwan. Journal of Asian and African Studies 58.2 (2023): 169-173.
Wang, T. Hong Kong and the 2019 Anti-extradition Bill Movement. Journal of Asian and African Studies 58.1 (2023): 3-7.
Wang, T., & Cheng, S. Strategic Clarity and Taiwan Citizens’ Confidence in U.S. Security Commitment. Asian Survey 64.1 (2023): 54-78.
Wang, T. Taiwan in 2022: An Eventful Year. Asian Survey 63.2 (2023): 247-257.
Wang, T. Taiwan in 2021: The Looming China Threat. Asian Survey 62.1 (2022): 62-72.
Magazine/Trade Publication
Wang, T. The China Factor Seemingly Less Significant in Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election. East Asia Forum (2024)
Wang, T., & Achen, C. A Dialogue about Situating Taiwan Research within Academia. Taiwan Insight (2022)
Wang, T. Hong Kong National Security Law: The View from Taiwan. The Diplomat (2020)
Newspaper, Article
Wang, T. "Japan is Building Tiny Islands in the Philippine Sea. Here’s why". Monkey Cage (2016)
Wang, T. "Will Beijing be gobsmacked by Taiwan’s election results on Saturday?” Monkey Cage (2016)
Presentations
China Threat and Taiwanese Citizens’ Preferences on Unification and Independence Issue. American Political Science Association Annual Meeting. (2023)
Democratic Backsliding and Political Polarization in the United States. Scholarly Presentation. National Chengchi University. (2023)
Foreign Policy and the Study of Public Opinion. The 2023 National Security and Public Opinion Conference. Election Study Center, National Chengchi University. (2023)
Political Polarization in the United States. Scholarly Presentation. National Cheng Kung University. (2023)
Strategic Ambiguity or Strategic Clarity: China’s Rise and US Policy toward the Taiwan Issue.. Scholarly Presentation. Institute of Political Science, Academia Sinica. (2023)
David vs. Goliath: Taiwan’s Policy toward China. 2021 Conference of the Taiwan and Asia Program, Democratic Governance in Taiwan. Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, University of South Carolina. (2021)
The China Factor and Taiwan Citizens’ Voting Behavior. Center for Social Research of Peking University. (2021)
The China Factor and Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election. 2021 Asian Electoral Studies Conference. 2021 Asian Electoral Studies Conference. (2021)
Threat Perception and Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election. American Political Science Association Annual Meeting. (2021)
Generational Politics and Taiwan's 2020 Elections. The Impact of Taiwan’s Recent Elections. the Walker Institute, the University of South Carolina. (2020)
Grants & Contracts
People Who Don’t Party: Partisanship and Democratic Consolidation in Taiwan. Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. Private. (2012)
Visiting scholarship at the Election Study Center. National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. (2012)