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Cross-Strait Relations
Taiwan: Leaks and Local Elections
By Kristian McGuire
An investigation into a former high-level KMT official is bad news for Taiwan’s ruling party.
Taiwan Is Not Overly Dependent on China
By Gary Sheu
A Taiwan government official responds to a recent Diplomat article.
Inevitability and Possible Futures in the Taiwan Strait
By J. Michael Cole
Are the Taiwanese in charge of their own destiny any more?
China Eyes Russia’s S-400, Taiwan Seeks New Air Defense System
By Zachary Keck
China and Taiwan are both seeking significant upgrades to their air defense systems in the years ahead.
Chinese Surveillance Aircraft Enter Taiwan's Airspace
By J. Michael Cole
On August 25, 2 separate Chinese surveillance aircraft passed through Taiwan's airspace on their way to the South China Sea.
Over-Dependence on China Will Doom Taiwan
By Ricky Yeh
Becoming too dependent on China will have disastrous economic and political consequences for Taiwan.
Human Rights and Cross-Strait Relations
By Jerome A. Cohen & Yu-Jie Chen
Human rights need to be part of the cross-Strait conversation. A consular-type agreement would be a good place to start.
Taiwan Complains of 'Severe' Cyber Attacks From China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's science and technology minister said Taipei is the target of almost daily cyber attacks from the mainland.
Don’t Let Taiwan Fall Behind, But at What Cost?
By J. Michael Cole
Signing the Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement (CSSTA) has massive costs for Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Aboriginal Culture Threatened by China
By J. Michael Cole
Rising number of Chinese tourists and ensuing pressure from local governments puts heavy pressure on Taiwan's Aborigines.
The Undoing of China’s Soft Power
By Zhiqun Zhu
Beijing is struggling to effectively direct soft power at its cross-strait neighbor.
To Freeze or Not to Freeze: The DPP’s ‘Independence Clause’
By J. Michael Cole
The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) independence clause is a non-issue and should be treated as such.