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China-Taiwan unification
![China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-19_20-42-05.jpg)
China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The loss of yet another diplomatic ally -- Burkina Faso -- is just the tip of the iceberg.
![Would China Be a Benign Hegemon? Would China Be a Benign Hegemon?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-chinese_president_xi_addresses_the_opening_session_of_the_u.s.-china_strategic_dialogue_in_beijing_27544686235.jpg)
Would China Be a Benign Hegemon?
By Kyle Haynes
Of course China wants hegemony in its backyard. The better question is what Beijing will do afterwards.
![China Is Undermining Its Own Taiwan Strategy China Is Undermining Its Own Taiwan Strategy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-26990255436_07496d039f_h.jpg)
China Is Undermining Its Own Taiwan Strategy
By Pengqiao Lu
Beijing should return to and overhaul, its charm offensive policy toward Taiwan.
![Would China Use Nuclear Weapons in a War With Taiwan? Would China Use Nuclear Weapons in a War With Taiwan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-04_19-49-40.jpg)
Would China Use Nuclear Weapons in a War With Taiwan?
By Ben Lowsen
China insists on "No First Use" of nukes, but the threat remains.
![The Next US President Should Keep Taiwan Close The Next US President Should Keep Taiwan Close](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-15_14-45-34.jpg)
The Next US President Should Keep Taiwan Close
By Kent Wang
As Washington debates overseas engagement, it must not forget about Taiwan.
![How Do You Solve a Problem Like Taiwan? How Do You Solve a Problem Like Taiwan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-15_14-45-34.jpg)
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Taiwan?
By Xie Tao
Beijing must understand the roots of discontent in Taiwan if it wants to truly achieve unification.
![China’s 3 Options for 'Unifying' Taiwan China’s 3 Options for 'Unifying' Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-05_16-32-08.jpg)
China’s 3 Options for 'Unifying' Taiwan
By Yang Hengjun
Using Taiwanese factionalism to gain a foothold could be the most attractive option for Beijing.
![How Chinese Analysts Understand Taiwan’s Geostrategic Significance How Chinese Analysts Understand Taiwan’s Geostrategic Significance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-15_14-45-34.jpg)
How Chinese Analysts Understand Taiwan’s Geostrategic Significance
By David Gitter
As the world fixates on the South China Sea, Chinese describe Taiwan as the regional key.
![The Real Reason the Xi-Ma Meeting Was Historic The Real Reason the Xi-Ma Meeting Was Historic](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-09_14-21-38.jpg)
The Real Reason the Xi-Ma Meeting Was Historic
By Zheng Wang
Ma Ying-jeou may be the last Taiwanese president to embrace a "one China" mentality.
![The Taiwan Problem: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It The Taiwan Problem: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-08_12-24-10.jpg)
The Taiwan Problem: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
By Noah Lingwall
A grand bargain between the U.S. and China over Taiwan seems an ill-conceived idea.
![The US And Japan Should Help Taiwan Acquire Modern Submarines The US And Japan Should Help Taiwan Acquire Modern Submarines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-19_12-50-43.jpg)
The US And Japan Should Help Taiwan Acquire Modern Submarines
By Paul J. Leaf
‘As long as it appears that Taiwan has strong backers, cross-Strait peace is more likely.’
![Where Would Beijing Use External Distractions? Where Would Beijing Use External Distractions?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-10_13-20-05.jpg)
Where Would Beijing Use External Distractions?
By J. Michael Cole
Should the CCP find itself in dire straits, could provoking external conflicts boost its legitimacy at home?