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China’s Military Exercises Near Taiwan: The Lowdown on an Uptick
By Lu Li-shih
Since August, the PLA has carried out exercises aimed at testing its alongshore air defenses.
The Taiwan–India ‘Milk Tea Alliance’
By Jassie Hsi Cheng
The stage is set for the expansion of India-Taiwan relations, but how far can ties develop?
China Tried to Pry India and Taiwan Apart. They Only Grew Closer.
By Nick Aspinwall
China told Indian media not to call Taiwan a country ahead of its national day. It became the perfect opportunity for Taiwan and India to celebrate their friendship.
China Tracks US Navy Ship’s Passage Through Taiwan Strait
By Associated Press
With sky-high U.S.-China tensions in the backdrop, Taiwan is reemerging as a regional flashpoint.
KMT Pushes for Formal US-Taiwan Ties in Course Change for Beijing-Friendly Party
By Nick Aspinwall
Two recently passed resolutions hint at a strategic shift within the KMT, but could also be aimed at fracturing the ruling DPP’s careful approach toward relations with the U.S.
‘Strategic Clarity’ Won’t Solve the United States’ Taiwan Dilemma
By Andy Zelleke
An open commitment to defend Taiwan won’t mean much unless the U.S. has the certain capacity to do so.
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Taiwan Factor
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.
Taiwan Debates Military Preparedness Measures as Chinese Threats Escalate
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan is considering an increase in reservist call-ups as the U.S. mulls abandoning its longtime policy of “strategic ambiguity.”
Taiwan Charges Five Politicians With Bribery, Sparking Criticism of Weak Lobbying Laws
By Nick Aspinwall
Four of the lawmakers are charged with allegedly taking bribes from a business magnate, highlighting a lack of effective regulations on lobbying in Taiwan.
What If Washington Had Supported Taiwanese Independence in the 1990s?
By Robert Farley
This is not to say that taking a hard line on China would have been popular within the United States, politically possible, or even a good idea. But what if?
Taiwan’s KMT May Have a Serious ‘1992 Consensus’ Problem
By Derek Grossman and Brandon Alexander Millan
Clinging to the consensus has won the party little respect from Beijing, while putting it out of step with the majority of Taiwanese opinion.
Lee Teng-hui’s Memorial Service Provides Catalyst for Diplomatic Outreach to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
In addition to a U.S. under secretary of state, a former Japanese prime minister was also in attendance.