In spite of Taiwan’s economic prosperity and its global export potential, the island lacks international recognition due to the claims of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to its territory, so Taiwan’s chances of participating in regional integration processes and organisations are significantly limited. The problem of establishing either a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) or Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as new trade blocs in the Asia-Pacific can be examined in the aspect of Sino-American rivalry. Taiwan remains heavily influenced by the policies of both the PRC and the United States, with this article outlining two scenarios for Taiwan for joining either the RCEP or TPP.