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Cross-Strait Relations
Cross-Strait Relations: The DPP's Tightrope Walk
By Shannon Tiezzi
During a U.S. tour, DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen kept a cautious approach to cross-strait issues.
China's 2015 Defense White Paper: Don't Forget Taiwan
By Ankit Panda
The PLA may be shifting its focus to the seas, but Taiwan is still its primary war-fighting scenario.
Taiwan and Strategic Security
By Joseph A. Bosco
The U.S. declarative policy on Taiwan of “strategic ambiguity” needs to change sooner rather than later.
Taiwan: Cross-Strait Relations and the 2016 Elections
By Emily S. Chen
Both the ruling and opposition parties need to navigate some tricky waters ahead of next year’s presidential elections.
Chu-Xi Meeting: Neither Historic Nor Groundbreaking
By J. Michael Cole
Don't hold your breath for a "historic" cross-strait breakthrough.
KMT Chairman's Historic Visit to Mainland China
By Kerry Brown
KMT Chairman Eric Chu will visit Beijing this weekend, opening up possibilities for a step forward in cross-strait ties.
Hong Kong and Taiwan: Populism or Democracy?
By Jin Kai
Are recent protests in Hong Kong and Taiwan about democracy or a case of populist fever?
As Taiwan's Election Season Begins, Beijing Points to Red Lines
By Shannon Tiezzi
The DPP has officially selected a candidate and Beijing is getting nervous.
Taiwan’s AIIB Bid Rejected
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing denies Taiwan's application to be an AIIB founding member, but holds the door open for ordinary membership.
Don’t Write Taiwan’s Air Force Off Just Yet
By Michal Thim and Liao Yen-Fan
Taiwan needs anti-access strategy, but it also needs an air force to complement it.
The Great Chinese Lie About Taiwan
By J. Michael Cole
Taiwan wants many things. War isn't on that list.
The Rise of Civic Nationalism in Taiwan: A Conversation with J. Michael Cole
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi speak to J. Michael Cole about Taiwanese politics and society.