Xi's January 2 remarks betrayed three fundamental misunderstandings of the Taiwan situation.

The leaders of China and Taiwan just presented starkly divergent paths to improving cross-strait relations.

City-to-city cross-strait exchanges circumvent the national DPP and appear to be popular among Taiwan’s incoming mayors.

Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.

The ruling DPP’s defeat may offer China opportunities ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.

In Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, China might have found a useful wedge to influence Taiwan's domestic politics.

As Taiwan pushes to distance itself from China, Kinmen Island wants to build a bridge to Xiamen and “become a peninsula.”

Soon after Tsai completed her hig-profile stopover in the U.S., the chain was accused of “supporting Taiwan’s independence.”

This goes beyond dislike for the DPP – it’s a long-term strategy from Beijing.

The loss of yet another diplomatic ally -- Burkina Faso -- is just the tip of the iceberg.

Despite the new WHO director-general's emphasis on reform and inclusion, Taiwan remains sidelined.

Dark days are ahead for Hong Kong and Taiwan as Beijing's hardline strategy continues.

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

The mainland should go beyond its carrot-and-stick strategy and seek a new consensus with Taiwan.

Just how likely is a war over Taiwan?