2021/12/29 |
Can China Win Back Global Opinion Before the Winter Olympics? Does It Even Want To?
China’s international image was already at its lowest level in years in many western countries. How will Beijing respond with the Olympics only weeks away?
2021/12/28 |
Should US Get Tougher on China Over Hong Kong or Use Other Approach?
One step that the U.S. should take is to work with Britain to seek international legal recourse for China’s actions by virtue of London’s status as a party to the Sino-British Joint Declaration, some analysts say.
2021/12/18 |
Explainer: Taiwan’s 2021 Referendum Results
All four referendum questions in Taiwan have failed to pass, marking a victory for the governing DPP and setback for the opposition KMT.
2021/12/17 |
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Over Abuse of Uyghur Rights
U.S. Commerce, Treasury Departments sanctioned Chinese surveillance and biotechnology companies over rights abuses. The Biden administration expressed concern that U.S. technology could be used in abusing Uyghur people.
2021/12/16 |
All I Want for Christmas Is Supply Chain Resilience
The higher costs and lower reliability of international freight transport have been a problem since the start of the pandemic. Now, there are some signs that the worst is over.
2021/12/15 |
Is South Korea Close to Officially Ending the Korean War?
It has long been a dream of South Korean President Moon to formally end the war with the North, but analysts caution the idea may not be strategically sound or politically feasible.
2021/12/11 |
What Nicaragua’s Shift Means — And What It Doesn’t.
Taiwan’s unofficial relations with countries like the U.S. provide far more to Taiwan’s political and economic security.
2021/12/01 |
Survey: How Concerned Are Americans About a Conflict with China and North Korea?
In contrast with North Korea, China is more credibly seen as posing both a military and economic threat to the U.S. and the public is likely more familiar with China’s human rights abuses.
2021/11/29 |
Why There Are No Grand Alliances in Asia
A regional order that excludes one great power over the other may make sense geostrategically, but be unpalatable politically.
2021/11/11 |
Chinese Newspaper Removes Editorial Calling for More Media Freedom
Hu Xijin is better known for his acerbic attacks on the United States, but in his Monday piece, he instead criticized Beijing.
2021/10/06 |
Chinese Warplanes Overhead Taiwan (Or Maybe Not)
Multi-aircraft flights – some at night – signal a growing sophistication. But there are still limits.
2021/09/29 |
US General Defends Calls With Chinese Military During Trump Presidency
Top U.S. General Mark Milley told Congress that the Defense Secretary and others knew about his call to his Chinese counterpart, to reassure Beijing that former President Donald Trump was not preparing a sudden attack.
2021/09/14 |
Biden to Host ‘Quad’ Leaders for Summit to Counter China
Joe Biden will host prime ministers of India, Japan, and Australia at the White House for the first Quad summit. Covid-19, climate change, and China are expected among the key issues at the meeting.
2021/08/02 |
Survey: US Perceptions of China in the Early Biden Era
Our survey indicates a broadly shared concern about China in the United States, but not necessarily a consensus on what to do in regards to the economic challenges China poses.
2021/07/13 |
Taipei’s Growing Legion of Friends
There’s serious regional clout behind Taiwan’s goal of peace and stability.
2021/06/29 |
US ‘Looks Forward’ to Trade Talks With Taiwan Amid China’s Objection
After a five-year pause, the U.S. and Taiwan will resume trade talks on Wednesday.
2021/05/21 |
South Korean President To Meet Biden at White House Friday
It may be Moon Jae-in’s final visit to the United States as head of state and his last chance to fulfill campaign pledges before his term ends in 2022.
2021/05/11 |
Can Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Protect It Against China’s Aggression?
Taiwan’s dominance in chip-making has fueled debate over its silicon shield, but an expert says the U.S. is concerned that the shield may “have holes in it” and the technology is being used by China’s military.