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Taiwan
History Wars: A Long View of Asia's Territorial Disputes
The Diplomat takes a look at the long and complex background to some of the region’s most intractable disputes.
Taiwan’s Power Grab in the South China Sea
Taiwan is building a wharf on Taiping Island in the disputed Spratly Archipelago to increase its naval presence.
Iran’s Navy May Deploy to Atlantic Ocean, Establish Antarctica Base
Plus, Indonesia is hosting a naval exercise, and everyone’s attending. Friday defense links.
No Missiles Required: How China is Buying Taiwan’s "Re-Unification"
Taiwan’s investment liberalization is giving Beijing greater economic leverage on the island.
Taiwan Unveils Road-Mobile “Carrier Killer” Launcher
A new road-mobile launcher for the HF-3 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile will increase its survivability.
China’s Second Artillery Has a New Missile
With 1,600 missiles aimed at Taiwan, the M20 will complicate Taipei’s missile defense efforts.
Forget the PLA, Taiwan’s Military Threatens Itself
The death of a conscript has further complicated Taipei’s path to an all-volunteer force.
HTC-Huawei Merger Should Be Considered, Says JP Morgan Analyst
As HTC’s profits shrink, outside help may be able to turn the company around.
Pakistani Taliban Join the Fight in Syria
Plus, Taiwan wants to purchase F-35s from the United States. Monday defense links.
Transparency Int’l Uses CCP Think Tank for Taiwan Poll
The NGO used a Chinese government think tank to survey corruption levels in Taiwan. The results were shocking.
The KMT Soldiers Who Stayed Behind In China
The CCP has decided to recognize the Nationalist soldiers who didn’t flee to Taiwan.
Forget Grand Bargains with China
When it comes to U.S.-China relations, there are advantages to thinking small.