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Cross-Strait Relations

What Does the 1992 Consensus Mean to Citizens in Taiwan?
By Austin Wang, Charles K.S. Wu, Yao-Yuan Yeh, & Fang-Yu Chen
Hint: it’s not what either Taiwan or China think it means.

One China, Two Interpretations, and the Third Alternative for Taiwan
By Charles I-hsin Chen
The historic 2015 meeting between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou made a third alternative, beyond unification or separation, more likely.

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.

Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
By Lin Fei-fan
In Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, China might have found a useful wedge to influence Taiwan's domestic politics.

What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?
By Shi-huei Yang
A look at how the Taiwanese public evaluates the Trump administration's commitment to Taiwan.

Is eSwatini on the Brink of Cutting Ties With Taiwan?
By Charlotte Gao
A new report says eSwatini is trying to establish diplomatic ties with China.

6 Km From China, Taiwan's Kinmen Charts Its Own Path
By Nick Aspinwall
As Taiwan pushes to distance itself from China, Kinmen Island wants to build a bridge to Xiamen and “become a peninsula.”

Where America and China Stand on the Taiwan Issue
By Bonji Ohara
A complex set of interactions are fueling tensions.

Why Diplomatic Allies Matter to Taiwan
By Ming-Sung Kuo
And why a new Monroe Doctrine won’t help Taiwan in its battle for diplomatic survival.

Foreign Companies Should Give up Their China Fantasy
By Chauncey Jung
China is now attempting to force foreign companies to accept its own ideology.

Days After Tsai Ing-wen Wraps Up Houston Stopover, Taiwan Loses Another Ally to China
By Charlotte Gao
Cutting ties with Taiwan, the Republic of El Salvador established diplomatic relations with China.

China Takes Revenge for Tsai Ing-wen's US Trip – Via a Taiwanese Cafe Chain
By Charlotte Gao
Soon after Tsai completed her hig-profile stopover in the U.S., the chain was accused of “supporting Taiwan’s independence.”