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Cross-Strait Relations

Overinflated: China’s Balloon Threats to Taiwan

Overinflated: China’s Balloon Threats to Taiwan

By Jonathan Walberg and Noah Reed
These balloon flights aren’t new, have no clear military use, and don’t seem to pose much of a threat.

After the 2024 Election, Taiwan’s Real Challenge Begins

After the 2024 Election, Taiwan’s Real Challenge Begins

By Syaru Shirley Lin
The next 4 years will test Taiwan’s resilience in the face of geopolitical rivalry, climate crisis, diminishing socioeconomic prospects, and an aging society while being led by a divided government.
China-Taiwan Boat Collision Near Kinmen Continues to Reverberate in Taiwanese Politics

China-Taiwan Boat Collision Near Kinmen Continues to Reverberate in Taiwanese Politics

By Brian Hioe
It’s an early test case of the new dynamics of power between the KMT and the DPP, and the impact on cross-strait relations. 

Taiwan Protests After China Boards a Tourist Boat Near Kinmen Island

Taiwan Protests After China Boards a Tourist Boat Near Kinmen Island

By Christopher Bodeen
China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Kinmen after two Chinese fishermen drowned while fleeing the Taiwanese coast guard.

Taiwan: The Future of the ‘Republic of China’

Taiwan: The Future of the ‘Republic of China’

By KAWASHIMA Shin
How the ROC is defined could have profound repercussions for cross-strait relations.

A Month After Taiwan’s Election, Cross-Strait Tensions Continue to Simmer

A Month After Taiwan’s Election, Cross-Strait Tensions Continue to Simmer

By Brian Hioe
From sending balloons over Taiwan to forcing a scheduled sports competition to relocate, China has been upping the pressure.

The Non-consensus Consensus of Taiwan’s Election

The Non-consensus Consensus of Taiwan’s Election

By Sasha Chhabra
While there is plenty of daylight between the DPP and KMT, the two parties have converged on remarkably similar positions with regards to national sovereignty. 
After the Election: Where Will Lai Lead Taiwan?

After the Election: Where Will Lai Lead Taiwan?

By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
Taiwanese voters have made their choice. Now it’s up to President-elect Lai Ching-te – and the reactions from Washington and Beijing – to shape the future.

Taiwan’s National Identity Post-Election   

Taiwan’s National Identity Post-Election   

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang.

When Will Cross-Strait Tourism Return to Normal?

When Will Cross-Strait Tourism Return to Normal?

By Kristian McGuire
Tourism between Taiwan and China has been heavily impacted by political tensions. What's the outlook under the Lai administration?

Taiwan Says 6 Balloons From China Flew Through Its Airspace

Taiwan Says 6 Balloons From China Flew Through Its Airspace

By Christopher Bodeen
It’s unclear what the purpose of the balloons is, but the number of such objects passing over or near Taiwan has increased in recent weeks.
Security in the Taiwan Strait Remains Uncertain After Lai’s Election

Security in the Taiwan Strait Remains Uncertain After Lai’s Election

By Rex Li
The relative peace in the Taiwan Strait is likely to continue in the next few months and possibly years, but that peace will be punctuated by tensions and crises.

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