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U.S.-Taiwan Relations
Trump Quietly Signs Legislation Strengthening Ties to Taiwan
By Eleanor Albert
With the world focused on COVID-19, Trump signed the TAIPEI Act into law.
Would Bernie Sanders Defend Taiwan?
By Kuang-shun Yang
Putting a recent “60 Minutes” bombshell into context from the senator’s long legislative history with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Coronavirus Response Hits Obstacles Set by Chinese Government
By Nick Aspinwall
Despite international calls for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO, the country is being restricted from accessing updated information and has struggled to repatriate its citizens from Wuhan.
Taiwan Heads to the Polls: What Are the Geopolitical Stakes?
By Ankit Panda
What are the stakes in Taiwan’s seventh direct presidential elections?
Tsai Ing-wen Calls for Taiwan-US Bilateral Trade Agreement
By Nick Aspinwall
The TAIPEI Act, which passed the U.S. Senate last month, also urges negotiations for an FTA, but political obstacles prevent a deal from happening immediately.
Taiwan’s Difficult-Yet-Viable Indigenous Submarine Project Needs Cross-Party Support
By Yawen Tsao
Han Kuo-yu’s controversial comments on the submarine project spark a backlash.
The TAIPEI Act Is an Act of Wishful Thinking
By Jansen Tham
The Act is unlikely to achieve its stated goal of expanding Taiwan's diplomatic space.
Taiwan’s President (and Her Challenger) Thank US for $8 Billion F-16V Sale
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen thanked the United States for the deal. So did her main presidential challenger, the Beijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu.
Don’t Mess With Taiwan
By Michael McCaul
The U.S. commitment to Taiwan will never be up for discussion with China, warns House Representative Michael McCaul.
Taiwan President to Stop in Denver as US-Taiwan Ties Strengthen
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai’s 2-day stopovers in New York and Denver have drawn significant attention as Taiwan seeks to leverage its bond with the US.
How Serious Is China’s Threat to Sanction US Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sales?
By Robert Farley
Will Chinese retaliation have spillover effects?
What Did the US Give up to Restart Trade Talks With China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Washington compromised on more than Huawei.