Introduction and overview : looking to the horizons, East and West -- Times and places : an introduction to horizons, their use and their role in China, America, and Taiwan -- Vantage points and abounding horizons : analytical insights and interdisciplinary connections -- A narrow course, the view none too clear : the Taiwan Strait missile crisis, 1995-1996 -- The future, futures, deals, and dividends : China's entry in the world trade organization -- Conclusion : futures' beginning : concluding thoughts. |