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Tsai’s US ‘Stopovers’ and Ma’s Mainland Visit
By Brian Hioe
The recent travels of Taiwan’s president and her predecessor reflect wariness of Beijing's response, and the delicate diplomatic dance across the Taiwan Strait.
This Week in Asia: March 31, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
The Clock Has Run out on Ma Ying-jeou’s Cross-Strait Approach
By Chieh-Ting Yeh
In 2023, Ma’s dream of dialogue and compromise looks unrealistically naive.
China’s Weapon of Choice in Taiwan
By Chihwei Yu
While military operations spark the most attention, China prefers an easier path: spreading disinformation and fake news in Taiwan.
Tsai Ing-wen Must Share the Blame for the Deterioration of Cross-Strait Relations
By Dennis V. Hickey
Back in 2011, the Obama administration caught flak for leaking its fears about then-candidate Tsai’s cross-strait policy. In retrospect, it was right to be concerned.
As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker
By Associated Press
Taiwan’s president will visit Guatemala and Belize – with stopovers in New York and Los Angeles on her way to and from Central America.
Honduras’ China Switch and the Aftershocks
By Wang Linbin
Honduras has officially terminated diplomatic relations with Taipei and embraced Beijing instead. Given China’s positioning in Latin America, this is not an isolated event.
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
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
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
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?
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.