Shevchuk O. The Taiwan issue in system of international relations of Asian-Pacific region.

The given research considers the problem of the transformation of the diplomatic status of Taiwan in the system of international relations of Asian-Pacific region. The factors which determined the change of power in the strategic triangle -the USA - People's Republic of China-Taiwan are regarded. The influence of the process of geopolitical situation upon the realization of the main measures of the national security of the United States of America and the Soviet Union in APR is considered. Taking into consideration the possible variants to solve the problem of Taiwan are analyzed. The prospects of relations of the Ukraine with Taiwan are prognosticated on the basis of the studied literature. Practical recommendations dealing with effective realization of foreign political course of Ukraine in Asian-Pacific region and its adaptation to the peculiarities of the political situation round the problem of reunification of Taiwan with the continental part of China are proposed.The main results tested in different publications, speeches and conferences may be used at the lectures on politology, the Newest History of Asia and Africa, and also during special courses and seminars at Higher Educational Institutions.