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China Taiwan policy
Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.
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Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
September 20, 2018
Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
In Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, China might have found a useful wedge to influence Taiwan's domestic politics.
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Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
6 Km From China, Taiwan's Kinmen Charts Its Own Path
September 04, 2018
6 Km From China, Taiwan's Kinmen Charts Its Own Path
As Taiwan pushes to distance itself from China, Kinmen Island wants to build a bridge to Xiamen and “become a peninsula.”
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6 Km From China, Taiwan's Kinmen Charts Its Own Path
China Takes Revenge for Tsai Ing-wen's US Trip – Via a Taiwanese Cafe Chain
August 16, 2018
China Takes Revenge for Tsai Ing-wen's US Trip – Via a Taiwanese Cafe Chain
Soon after Tsai completed her hig-profile stopover in the U.S., the chain was accused of “supporting Taiwan’s independence.”
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China Takes Revenge for Tsai Ing-wen's US Trip – Via a Taiwanese Cafe Chain
Why Is China Bullying Taiwan?
August 03, 2018
Why Is China Bullying Taiwan?
This goes beyond dislike for the DPP – it’s a long-term strategy from Beijing.
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Why Is China Bullying Taiwan?
China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan
May 25, 2018
China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan
The loss of yet another diplomatic ally -- Burkina Faso -- is just the tip of the iceberg.
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China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan
Including Taiwan Should Not Be a Troubling Issue for the WHO
April 20, 2018
Including Taiwan Should Not Be a Troubling Issue for the WHO
Despite the new WHO director-general's emphasis on reform and inclusion, Taiwan remains sidelined.
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Including Taiwan Should Not Be a Troubling Issue for the WHO
China’s Hardened Stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
April 04, 2018
China’s Hardened Stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
Dark days are ahead for Hong Kong and Taiwan as Beijing's hardline strategy continues.
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China’s Hardened Stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
Bypassing Tsai Ing-wen, China Offers Perks to Taiwan's People
February 28, 2018
Bypassing Tsai Ing-wen, China Offers Perks to Taiwan's People
Beijing issues 31 detailed measures granting Taiwanese people equal treatment with mainlanders.
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Bypassing Tsai Ing-wen, China Offers Perks to Taiwan's People
Time To Shelve The 1992 Consensus
December 12, 2017
Time To Shelve The 1992 Consensus
The mainland should go beyond its carrot-and-stick strategy and seek a new consensus with Taiwan.
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Time To Shelve The 1992 Consensus
Ian Easton on Military Dynamics in Cross-Strait Relations
November 01, 2017
Ian Easton on Military Dynamics in Cross-Strait Relations
Just how likely is a war over Taiwan?
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Ian Easton on Military Dynamics in Cross-Strait Relations
After the 19th Party Congress, Tsai Ing-wen Calls For Breakthrough With China
October 27, 2017
After the 19th Party Congress, Tsai Ing-wen Calls For Breakthrough With China
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the “one China principle” is the political basis for ties.
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After the 19th Party Congress, Tsai Ing-wen Calls For Breakthrough With China
China's Lobbying Against the Taiwan Travel Act Backfires
October 17, 2017
China's Lobbying Against the Taiwan Travel Act Backfires
Despite China’s threat, the US House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Taiwan Travel Act unanimously.
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China's Lobbying Against the Taiwan Travel Act Backfires
China Taps Former UN Ambassador as Deputy Head of Taiwan Affairs Office
October 12, 2017
China Taps Former UN Ambassador as Deputy Head of Taiwan Affairs Office
Liu Jieyi takes his new position as a deputy in the Taiwan Affairs Office ahead of the 19th Party Congress.
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China Taps Former UN Ambassador as Deputy Head of Taiwan Affairs Office
Can a Taiwanese Be The Delegate of China’s 19th Party Congress?
October 06, 2017
Can a Taiwanese Be The Delegate of China’s 19th Party Congress?
The Taiwan government says no, unless she renounces her Taiwanese citizenship
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Can a Taiwanese Be The Delegate of China’s 19th Party Congress?
China's 2017 Work Report: Changes on Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Global Order
March 07, 2017
China's 2017 Work Report: Changes on Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Global Order
Subtle changes in official rhetoric may have big ramifications in policymaking.
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China's 2017 Work Report: Changes on Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Global Order
The Trouble With Trump's Taiwan Approach
January 14, 2017
The Trouble With Trump's Taiwan Approach
Trump's remarks about the 'one China' policy misread the psychological aspect of the Taiwan issue.
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The Trouble With Trump's Taiwan Approach
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Interview
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
November 10, 2018
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
An interview with Christine Loh and Richard Cullen on their new book.
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