China cross-strait policy

Beijing’s recalcitrance is ultimately going to be unsustainable.

Washington has strategic, economic, and normative reasons for safeguarding the island from Chinese coercion.

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.

These unremarkable features could be the center of the next Taiwan Strait Crisis

No, but all options are on the table.

The Politburo Standing Committee member spoke candidly at a cross-strait media summit – apparently too candidly.

A complex set of interactions are fueling tensions.

Beijing issues 31 detailed measures granting Taiwanese people equal treatment with mainlanders.

Beijing appreciates Cambodia’s adherence to the “One China Policy,” while Taipei strongly protests.

An Interview with Arthur Ding on Taiwan’s military and political readiness.

Liu Jieyi takes his new position as a deputy in the Taiwan Affairs Office ahead of the 19th Party Congress.