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China Welcomes Taiwanese Athletes at the Asian Games

China Welcomes Taiwanese Athletes at the Asian Games

By David Rising
China has been going out of its way to be welcoming to the Taiwanese athletes, as it pursues a two-pronged strategy, both wooing Taiwan’s people while threatening it militarily.

Can Taiwan’s Opposition Settle on a Unity Candidate?

Can Taiwan’s Opposition Settle on a Unity Candidate?

By Brian Hioe
To have any chance of winning, the pan-Blue camp will need to avoid the current three-way contest for votes. But so far no one looks willing to withdraw.
Southeast Asian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: Human Rights and Soft Power

Southeast Asian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: Human Rights and Soft Power

By Yumei Lin
Given its thorny geopolitical status, the way Taiwan treats its large population of migrant workers has far-reaching ramifications.

Taiwan’s Drone Industry Takes Flight

Taiwan’s Drone Industry Takes Flight

By Dan Gettinger
Seeking to apply the lessons from the war in Ukraine, the government of Taiwan has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the production of drones for its military.

Taiwan’s New Submarines Will Be a Mixed Blessing

Taiwan’s New Submarines Will Be a Mixed Blessing

By Rowan Allport
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, is a significant technical achievement, but will only modestly contribute to the island’s defense.

Landmines in Ukraine: Lessons for China and Taiwan

Landmines in Ukraine: Lessons for China and Taiwan

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
Chinese strategists are studying mining and counter-mining efforts in the Russia-Ukraine War.

This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023

This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
China Flies 103 Military Planes Toward Taiwan

China Flies 103 Military Planes Toward Taiwan

By Associated Press
40 of the planes crossed the symbolic median line between mainland China and Taiwan.

What Was Taiwan’s President Doing in Eswatini?

What Was Taiwan’s President Doing in Eswatini?

By Brian Hioe
For what might be her last foreign trip as president, Tsai Ing-wen chose to highlight one of Taiwan's firmest remaining diplomatic relationships.

Alongside Military Threats, China Promotes Economic ‘Integration’ With Taiwan

Alongside Military Threats, China Promotes Economic ‘Integration’ With Taiwan

By Simina Mistreanu and Huizhong Wu
Beijing unveiled a plan for a “integrated development demonstration zone” in Fujian, the Chinese province closest to Taiwan, even as it steps up military activities in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily

Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily

By Denny Roy
Taiwan’s election season will likely stabilize the cross-strait situation, but all bets are off when the new administration comes into office.
Why Does the United States Oppose Taiwanese Independence?

Why Does the United States Oppose Taiwanese Independence?

By Seamus Boyle
The U.S. – along with Taiwanese people – draws the important distinction between de jure Taiwanese independence and the existing status quo of Taiwanese autonomy and self-governance. 

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