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Cross-Strait Relations

Opposition DPP Wins Big in Taiwan Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's opposition party routed the ruling KMT in local elections held on November 29.

Cracks Emerge in Hong Kong Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Chinese banks and Iran's Quds forces, Taiwan's upcoming elections, and cross-strait relations. Friday China links.

China’s Hearts-and-Minds Policy in Taiwan
By Emily S Chen
A low-pressure policy to expand cross-Strait ties may be China’s only choice for unification.

From Fujian, China's Xi Offers Economic Olive Branch to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Visiting Fujian province, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized healthy economic ties between Taiwan and the mainland.

Xi Jinping Turns the Screws on Taiwan
By J. Michael Cole
The government in Beijing is upping its pressure on Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou as he nears the end of his presidency.
Beijing Should Let Hong Kong ‘Go Democratic First’
By Hong-cheng Gui and Charles I-hsin Chen
China could do well to follow Deng Xiaoping’s advice.

APEC Meeting Between Taiwan's Ma and China's Xi Is a No-Go
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan announced that Vincent Siew will attend the APEC summit, quashing the final hopes for a Ma-Xi summit.

The PRC and Taiwan’s International Space
By Kristian McGuire
Bonnie Glaser speaks with Taiwan Security Research on Taiwan’s participation in the international community.
In Hong Kong, an Opportunity for Beijing to Get It Right
By Joseph Bosco
With the protests in Hong Kong, Beijing faces a moment of truth. As does Washington.

How Hong Kong's Protests Will Shape Taiwanese Politics
By Shannon Tiezzi
How Beijing handles the Hong Kong protests will impact Taiwan and the cross-strait relationship.

China and Taiwan’s Window of Opportunity at APEC
By Chen-shen J. Yen
Beijing has a rare opportunity to host President Ma on its own terms.

Pushing Back Against China’s Economic Takeover of Taiwan
By Shihoko Goto
Why the the Trans-Pacific Partnership has a role in maintaining Taiwan’s economic independence.