U.S.-Taiwan Relations

As President Biden doubles down on his commitment to defend Taiwan, the discrepancies between Chinese and U.S. interpretations of their foundational diplomatic policies are beginning to show.

Speaker Pelosi’s visit attracted all the attention, but consistent working-level mechanisms will have a greater impact.

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

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

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

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

Beijing is reacting to the intensification of U.S. political outreach to Taiwan after Russia’s Ukraine invasion.

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

President Biden’s repeated promises to defend Taiwan reflect a shift in U.S. strategic thinking that threatens the bottom line of China-U.S. relations.

The head of Taiwan’s opposition party, Eric Chu, wants the world to know his party is “consistently” pro-American.  

Despite his recent gaffes about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, Biden's caution and conservatism are likely to carry the day.