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U.S.-Taiwan Relations

Why a US Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan Matters
By John Lee
It wouldn’t change the military balance across the Taiwan Strait, but would signal a shift in U.S. support for Taipei.

The Taiwan Relations Act at 40
By Tiffany Ma and Jessica Drun
40 years after the U.S. passed a law to govern unofficial ties with Taiwan, the world has shifted dramatically.

Are the US and China About to Face off Over American Fighter Sales to Taiwan?
By Ankit Panda
If the Trump administration approves a recent request, it could set up a major crisis.

Taiwan, US Plan New, 'More Direct' Talks This Fall
By Ralph Jennings
The “Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations” will see a senior U.S. official travel to Taiwan in September.

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.

Invite President Tsai Before Congress? Not a Wise Move.
By Dennis V. Hickey
The risks for Taiwan and the U.S. far outweigh the benefits.

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.

Taiwan's 20th Century Brush With a Nuclear Capability
By Robert Farley
Just how close was Taipei to going nuclear?

What ARIA Will and Won’t Do for the US in Asia
By Ankit Panda
U.S. allies will welcome the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act.

Mattis Out: The View from Taiwan
By Kent Wang
The Taiwanese in general thought of Mattis as a rational and cautious person, Trump is seen as much the opposite.

Taiwan Elections: Impact on US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.

Why a Democratic House Is Not Good News for China
By Xie Tao
Most midterm elections don't have a significant impact on U.S.-China relations. 2018 could be an exception.