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Why US Strategic Ambiguity Is Safer for Taiwan
By Simon Shin-wei Chen, Wang Kai-chun , and Samuel Hui
U.S. strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan restricts any unilateral decisions by both sides of the strait that could potentially escalate the situation.
Taiwan Security Officials Propose Ban on Chinese Flag
By Nick Aspinwall
A new bill would make displaying the PRC flag into a national security offense. Critics say it would violate freedom of speech.
Beijing’s Military-Heavy Approach to Taiwan Locks the US and China in a Security Dilemma
By Jo Kim
Beijing’s non-military options for coercing Taiwan are showing dwindling returns, meaning China is increasingly using military signaling to respond to any perceived provocation.
Biden Delegation Pledges US Support for Taiwan Self-Defense
By Nick Aspinwall
An unofficial delegation led by former Senator Chris Dodd completed a three-day visit to Taiwan in a show of support from the Biden administration.
Time to Take Taiwan Studies Beyond America
By Marcin Jerzewski and Sana Hashmi
Taiwan could gain outsized rewards from promoting the field in Australia, India, and Indonesia.
Taiwan Picks Up the Pieces in Aftermath of Deadly Train Crash
By Nick Aspinwall
Authorities are investigating after a crane truck slid and fell in front of a passenger train, leading to a crash that killed 50 people.
Taiwan Will Fight ‘to the Very Last Day’ If China Attacks
By Associated Press
Amid growing worries that China is preparing for military action, Taiwan’s foreign minister affirms Taiwanese “are willing to defend ourselves.”
51 Dead in Taiwan’s Deadliest Train Accident
By Ralph Jennings and Johnson Lai
A train hit a truck that slid onto the track in Hualien county, leaving over 50 dead and more than 100 injured.
Taiwan Begins Slow Early Rollout of AstraZeneca Vaccines
By Nick Aspinwall
The country, which has been a model in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, has turned its focus to getting its population vaccinated.
US Ambassador Makes First Visit to Taiwan in More Than 40 Years
By Eleanor Albert
A visit from Palau’s president also highlighted a milestone for Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Palau President Visits Taiwan Despite Chinese Pressure
By Associated Press
In tow was the U.S. ambassador to Palau, John Hennessey-Niland, a further sign of Washington's support for Taiwan.
Paraguay Says Chinese Brokers Offered Vaccines for Diplomatic Recognition
By Nick Aspinwall
Paraguay’s foreign ministry said brokers offered doses of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines in exchange for the country breaking its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.