Nancy Pelosi

Since the Pelosi Visit, China Has Created a New Normal in the Taiwan Strait

By Adrian Ang U-Jin and Olli Pekka Suorsa

Starting with the military exercises of August 2022, there have been notable – and apparently permanent – changes in Beijing's aerial incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ.

The ‘Taiwan Card’ in US Domestic Politics

By Jiachen Shi, Andrew Devine, and Lin (Kirin) Pu

Democrats and Republicans are competing to show greater support to Taiwan, with real consequences for the U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle.

Cross-strait Crisis and Taiwan’s National Identity

By Mercy A. Kuo

Insights from Jennifer Rudolph.

Another and Better Way of Promoting Democracy

By Rizal Ramli

Preaching and pressuring has failed to move the needle. An era of resurgent authoritarianism calls for a new approach.

Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit has Revived the Milk Tea Alliance

By Wichuta Teeratanabodee and Quah Say Jye

After a period of dormancy, the U.S. House Speaker's controversial visit has breathed new life into the regional pro-democracy coalition.

North Korea Slams Pelosi’s Visit to Seoul

By Mitch Shin

For a second time, North Korea criticized Pelosi’s visit to the Asia-Pacific region, defining her as “the worst destroyer of international peace and stability.”

Pelosi Discusses Taiwan Tensions in Japan

By Mari Yamaguchi

The U.S. House speaker and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida both denounced China’s ongoing military drills near Taiwan, underscoring Japan's security concerns.

The Strategic Logic of Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan

By James Lee and M. Patrick Hulme

Why did Pelosi go to Taiwan? Because Congress’ stance is particularly important for ensuring U.S. deterrence.

South Koreans Question President Yoon’s Decision to Skip Meeting with Pelosi

By Mitch Shin

Pelosi met her South Korean counterpart on Thursday, but could not meet South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol because of his summer vacation in Seoul.

Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit: The Substance and the Aftermath

By Brian Hioe

The planned trip – and China's potential reaction – has been the headlines for weeks. Now that it's over, where do things stand?

Pelosi Lands in Taiwan; China Announces Fighter Flights, Firing Drills

By Shannon Tiezzi

The U.S. House speaker’s long-reported trip to Taiwan has begun. In response, China announced upcoming military drills surrounding the island.

Pelosi’s Reported Taiwan Plans Spark High-Stakes Diplomatic Battle

By Shannon Tiezzi

China's government fears looking weak if the visit happens; the Biden administration fears looking weak if it doesn't.

Biden: US Military Says Pelosi Taiwan Trip ‘Not a Good Idea’

By Associated Press

The House speaker is reportedly planning a trip to Taiwan in August. China had promised to take “strong measures” in response.

US Lawmakers Are Watching Hong Kong, and China Isn’t Happy About That

By Shannon Tiezzi

After a series of statements from Congress members supporting the protesters, China's Foreign Ministry claps back.

Pelosi: US Risks Losing Moral Authority With Silence on Xinjiang

By Catherine Putz

Speaking at the U.S. Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, Pelosi said Chen Quanguo should be subject to Global Magnitsky sanctions.

Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress

By Gerrit van der Wees

And why that invitation should signal a US policy change toward normalization.

Is China Moving Closer to a Military Base on the Horn of Africa?

By Shannon Tiezzi

Plus, details on China’s five-year plan, more on the Ma-Xi meeting, and a US delegation in Tibet. Friday China links.

Congress’ Weak China Hand

The U.S. Congress can be a tough critic of Barack Obama’s China policy. But its done little to slow it.