2022/08/05 |
Pelosi Visit to Taiwan May Prompt More High-Level Visits
Analysts say China may be losing the narrative on the “One China” policy because visits such as Pelosi’s bring more international exposure and recognition of Taiwan.
2022/08/15 |
A Conversation With Lee Ming-che: ‘I Was a Human Rights Worker Doing Field Research in Chinese Prison’
During her visit to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Lee Ming-che, a human rights activist released in April this year after five years in a Chinese prison.
2022/05/18 |
US Strongly Advocates for Taiwan to Regain WHO Status
The State Department’s renewed support for Taiwan comes days after U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that directs the secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the WHO.
2022/02/21 |
What Happens to Uyghurs After Competing in the Olympics?
“For decades, the stereotypical ‘happily dancing Uyghur’ has served as a puppet of propaganda for China’s official ‘ethnic unity and harmony’ narrative.”
2022/03/10 |
Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow
The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.
2022/10/21 |
Beijing Banner Protest Ripples Outward as China Maintains Silence
“It will tell future generations that even in the darkest of times, there are people who will stand up for themselves.”
2022/10/13 |
Why Companies Decide To Leave or Stay in China
A recent survey of more than 500 Taiwanese companies shows a quarter have moved a part of their production or sourcing out of China.
2022/08/09 |
As Japan Marks Atomic Bomb Anniversary, Threat From China Breaks Military Taboo
Japan is planning for a massive increase in defense spending driven by the threat from China, breaking a decades-long taboo over the build-up of armed forces following its defeat in 1945.
2022/03/30 |
US Congress Moves Closer to Passing Major China Legislation
The legislation provides funding for U.S.-Taiwan cultural exchanges, recognizes Taiwan as part of the Indo-Pacific strategy, and ends a prohibition of displaying the Taiwanese flag during official visits.
2022/09/15 |
‘Worse Than MAGA’ – South Korea Erupts Over Biden’s Trade Policy
The U.S. is offering tax credits of up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles assembled in North America, making those manufactured overseas more expensive.
2022/11/11 |
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister: Biden-Xi Meeting Conducive to Taiwan Strait Stability
“There’s been no official contact between Taiwan and China for quite some time. If the United States is able to talk to the Chinese side some of the concerns on the Taiwanese side, that will be very helpful to Taiwan as well.”
2022/03/16 |
China Says It Is ‘Not a Party’ to Ukraine Crisis
Media reports emerged that Moscow has requested military and economic assistance from China for its war in Ukraine, which China denied.
2022/07/08 |
Some Filipinos Think ‘Biased’ News Site Rappler Should Be Shut Down
At home, Rappler receives little support from Filipinos as journalists and fact-checkers become increasingly vulnerable to attacks from the government and political actors.
2022/05/06 |
Marcos-era Torture Victims Try To Derail Son’s Candidacy in Philippine Vote
The younger Marcos refuses to address the atrocities committed when his father was in power and has repeatedly dismissed questions from local reporters about the billions of dollars in unpaid estate taxes that the family owes the government.
2022/07/22 |
China Pushes to Quell Protests Over Billion-dollar Banking Scandal
The scandal has drawn national attention as Beijing is struggling to maintain economic growth in the face of President Xi Jinping's commitment to a zero-Covid policy that has prompted widespread lockdowns and a resulting economic slowdown.
2022/04/11 |
Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service
Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.
2022/03/25 |
Why Taiwan Came Up During Ukraine-Related Call Between Biden, China’s Xi
While the calls signal stability in Sino-U.S. ties, experts see low odds of the two countries advancing toward any stronger friendship.