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Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Will Visit China
March 21, 2023

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Will Visit China

By Huizhong Wu
Ma’s tenure oversaw a period of warm ties with China, but his controversial trade deal laid the seeds for the anti-China volte face in Taiwanese public opinion.  

This Week in Asia: March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

This Week in Asia: March 17, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Honduras Announces Intention to Drop Taiwan, Recognize China
March 16, 2023

Honduras Announces Intention to Drop Taiwan, Recognize China

By Brian Hioe
President Xiomara Castro is making good on a campaign promise to switch diplomatic recognition to China.

How Taiwan Become a Key Issue in Paraguay’s Presidential Election
March 11, 2023

How Taiwan Become a Key Issue in Paraguay’s Presidential Election

By Julieta Heduvan and Juan Manuel Harán
With economic pressure building for a change, Paraguay’s presidential race could determine the future of Taiwan’s presence in South America.

Did Taiwan Call off Another US House Speaker Visit?
March 07, 2023

Did Taiwan Call off Another US House Speaker Visit?

By Brian Hioe
A scoop from Financial Times says that Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has instead asked to meet Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.

The Prospects for a Recalibration of China’s Taiwan Policy
March 04, 2023

The Prospects for a Recalibration of China’s Taiwan Policy

By Hung Tran
With eyes toward Taiwan’s next presidential election in January 2024, China appears poised to adjust its Taiwan policy, especially if the KMT is victorious. 

What ABC Missed About Australia’s Interests in Taiwan
February 28, 2023

What ABC Missed About Australia’s Interests in Taiwan

By Grant Wyeth
A recent article series assumed that Australia would only defend Taiwan because the U.S. demands it. But Australia has its own reasons to act.
China Blasts Pentagon Official’s Taipei Visit Amid Flurry of US-Taiwan Exchanges
February 24, 2023

China Blasts Pentagon Official’s Taipei Visit Amid Flurry of US-Taiwan Exchanges

By Associated Press
A reported visit to Taiwan by the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for China joined a string of high-profile exchanges.

China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales
February 17, 2023

China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

By Joe McDonald
The United States bars most sales of weapons-related technology to China anyway, so it’s unclear what effect the sanctions will have.

Mass Data Leaks Sound Alarm About Taiwan’s Cybersecurity
February 15, 2023

Mass Data Leaks Sound Alarm About Taiwan’s Cybersecurity

By Brian Hioe
Underlying the leaks is the real concern that sensitive personal information could end up in Beijing’s hands.

Andrew Hsia’s China Visit and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations
February 14, 2023

Andrew Hsia’s China Visit and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations

By Bao Xiao
The KMT and CCP are seeking to optimize their cross-strait policies in advance of next year's Taiwanese election.
Leader From Taiwan’s KMT Starts China Trip as Beijing Ups Pressure
February 09, 2023

Leader From Taiwan’s KMT Starts China Trip as Beijing Ups Pressure

By Associated Press
KMT Vice Chair Andrew Hsia is on a nine-day trip to China, sparking criticism from the ruling DPP.

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