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U.S.-Taiwan Relations
Invite to President Tsai From US Senators Met With Cautious Skepticism in Taiwan
By Nick Aspinwall
Prominent observers and scholars are worried now is not the time to push for a radical paradigm shift in the unofficial U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
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Invite President Tsai Before Congress? Not a Wise Move.
February 12, 2019
Invite President Tsai Before Congress? Not a Wise Move.
The risks for Taiwan and the U.S. far outweigh the benefits.
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Invite President Tsai Before Congress? Not a Wise Move.
Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress
February 09, 2019
Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress
And why that invitation should signal a US policy change toward normalization.
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Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress
Taiwan's 20th Century Brush With a Nuclear Capability
January 30, 2019
Taiwan's 20th Century Brush With a Nuclear Capability
Just how close was Taipei to going nuclear?
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Taiwan's 20th Century Brush With a Nuclear Capability
What ARIA Will and Won’t Do for the US in Asia
January 14, 2019
What ARIA Will and Won’t Do for the US in Asia
U.S. allies will welcome the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act.
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What ARIA Will and Won’t Do for the US in Asia
Mattis Out: The View from Taiwan
December 24, 2018
Mattis Out: The View from Taiwan
The Taiwanese in general thought of Mattis as a rational and cautious person, Trump is seen as much the opposite.
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Mattis Out: The View from Taiwan
Taiwan Elections: Impact on US-China Relations
December 18, 2018
Taiwan Elections: Impact on US-China Relations
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.
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Taiwan Elections: Impact on US-China Relations
Why a Democratic House Is Not Good News for China
November 23, 2018
Why a Democratic House Is Not Good News for China
Most midterm elections don't have a significant impact on U.S.-China relations. 2018 could be an exception.
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Why a Democratic House Is Not Good News for China
Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
October 10, 2018
Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.
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Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
US Approves Possible Sale of Military Aviation Spare Parts for Taiwan
September 25, 2018
US Approves Possible Sale of Military Aviation Spare Parts for Taiwan
The decision marks the second defense materiel package for Taiwan under the Trump administration.
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US Approves Possible Sale of Military Aviation Spare Parts for Taiwan
What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?
September 13, 2018
What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?
A look at how the Taiwanese public evaluates the Trump administration's commitment to Taiwan.
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What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?
Is the US Ready to Stand Up for Taiwan Against China?
September 10, 2018
Is the US Ready to Stand Up for Taiwan Against China?
The U.S. recalls diplomats in three nations that recently switched allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.
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Is the US Ready to Stand Up for Taiwan Against China?
Why Diplomatic Allies Matter to Taiwan
August 30, 2018
Why Diplomatic Allies Matter to Taiwan
And why a new Monroe Doctrine won’t help Taiwan in its battle for diplomatic survival.
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Why Diplomatic Allies Matter to Taiwan
Tsai Ing-wen Made a Rare, High-Profile Stopover in the US
August 14, 2018
Tsai Ing-wen Made a Rare, High-Profile Stopover in the US
As Beijing increases its pressure on Taipei, Tsai vows “to be firm so that no one can obliterate Taiwan.”
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Tsai Ing-wen Made a Rare, High-Profile Stopover in the US
Taiwan Is Not a Bargaining Chip
July 26, 2018
Taiwan Is Not a Bargaining Chip
As Washington dials up pressure on Beijing, it should not view Taiwan simply as a lever in its diplomatic toolkit.
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Taiwan Is Not a Bargaining Chip
Brian Hioe: The Sunflower Movement, 4 Years Later
July 18, 2018
Brian Hioe: The Sunflower Movement, 4 Years Later
An interview with New Bloom co-founder and student activist Brian Hioe, 4 years after the Sunflower Movement.
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Brian Hioe: The Sunflower Movement, 4 Years Later
2 US Navy Warships Transit Taiwan Strait
July 09, 2018
2 US Navy Warships Transit Taiwan Strait
U.S. guided missile destroyers pass through the Taiwan Strait.
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2 US Navy Warships Transit Taiwan Strait
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