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Are Semiconductors a National Security Issue?
By Chi-hung Wei
It has become conventional wisdom in the United States that semiconductor manufacturing is a security issue. But that view is mistaken.
Taiwanese Lee Ming-che Freed From Detention in China
By Brian Hioe
Lee is back in Taiwan after serving a five-year sentence for “subverting state power.” Several other Taiwanese remain in detention on politically motivated charges.
Is Taiwan Inching Away From Its Zero-COVID Policy?
By Brian Hioe
Cases are climbing again, but the vast majority of infections are mild and neither the government nor the population seems overly concerned.
Look to Hong Kong, Not Ukraine, For Signals About China’s Taiwan Plans
By Dennis Kwok and Johnny Patterson
Few took it seriously when Xi Jinping first said he would consolidate control over Hong Kong. We must not make the same mistake when analyzing Xi's plans for Taiwan.
The KMT’s Defense Policy: Toward a Symmetric Posture
By Dee Wu
Taiwan's opposition party has adopted a very different posture on defense issues than the ruling DPP.
What Could European Militaries Contribute to the Defense of Taiwan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady and Oskar Glaese
It is clear that European militaries can contribute to the defense of Taiwan if required – and they can start taking the necessary steps now.
Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?
By Brian Hioe
The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion.
War in Ukraine and Taiwan’s ‘Like-Minded Diplomacy’ in Europe
By Viktor Buzna
Taiwan’s Ukraine policy is the latest development in its diplomatic charm offensive towards Europe.
China’s Latest Disinformation Campaign Against Taiwan Backfires Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
By Lin Pu, Ping-yu Lin, Andrew Devine, and Po-hung Chen
The usual Chinese propaganda about effective protection of overseas citizens has led to an unexpected public backlash in the wake of a sluggish evacuation mission in Ukraine.
Taiwan Welcomes Pompeo While Watching Ukraine
By Brian Hioe
The former secretary of state’s visit became part of discussions on Taiwan about U.S. support amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Taiwan Watches Ukraine With an Eye Toward Security at Home
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan’s government is on alert for ripple effects from the Russian invasion in the form of “cognitive warfare” and economic difficulties.
Taiwan Strait: What Is at Stake and How to Prevent a Conflict
By Jongsoo Lee
An interview with David Sacks.