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2021/08/25 | Voice of America

Harris Says China Coercing, Intimidating in South China Sea 

U.S. vice president, Kamala Harris, cited Chinese intimidation in the South China Sea along with a need to maintain freedom of navigation and commerce as the main focus moving forward.

2018/10/21 | Taiwan Insight

The Taiwan Coast Guard's South China Sea Challenge

Taiwan is bulking up its coast guard, but the scope of ROC territory necessitates some tough decisions for its commanders.

2018/07/13 | East Asia Forum

ANALYSIS: Chinese Arms Sales Are Not a Diplomatic Weapon

China has not increased its arms exports to Belt and Road partners, nor has it penetrated markets traditionally reliant on Western suppliers.

2018/07/03 | The Interpreter

Rim of the Pacific Navy Exercises Underway amid Incoherent Trump Foreign Policy

This year's military exercise focuses on providing training for non-US navies, while demonstrating the incoherence of the Trump administration's foreign policy.

2018/05/31 | TIME

NORTH KOREA: Meet Kim's Controversial Right-hand Man

North Korea's controversial diplomat is a constant figure in North Korean diplomacy and politics.

2018/05/27 | David Green

Taiwan 'Outraged' as Burkina Faso Signs Communique with China

Taiwan vocalizes its frustration at China's ongoing efforts to throttle its international agency.

2018/05/17 | AsiaGlobal Online

ANALYSIS: ASEAN's Place in the Quad-China Face-off

As each ASEAN country has its own position on China and the Quad, Southeast Asia risks being torn between great powers.

2018/03/16 | Colin Alexander

OPINION: Taiwan's Diplomatic Isolation Is a Blessing in Disguise

If Taiwan was part of the international club, would the country have the progressive stance and freedoms it now enjoys?

2018/02/04 | Stephen R Nagy

Winter Olympic Thaw Fractures Alliances in Korea

North Korea's Winter Olympic narrative is a diplomatic and strategic coup that US President Trump and allies will find difficult to counter.

2017/08/11 | Jared Ward

Stepping into the US Backyard: China’s Caribbean Policy

Beyond market access, China’s increased presence in Caribbean affairs can be understood as a subtle jab at American Western Hemisphere dominance at a time when Washington is pushing Beijing in the South China Sea.

2017/07/25 | Jason Hsu

OPINION: Culture as a New Diplomatic Strategy for Taiwan

Taiwan’s culture potentially provides it with a unique diplomatic power, if it can harness it.

2017/07/21 | Dr Anthony Bergin

Beneath the Surface: Fisheries Diplomacy and the South China Sea

The dynamiting of reefs, plus overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and the impacts of climate change are all having an impact on fish stocks in the contested waters of the South China Sea. Anthony Bergin takes a look at what Australia could do about it.

2017/06/27 | Central News Agency

China's Taiwan Squeeze Continues: Trade Office in Ecuador Forced to Change Name

The name changes are widely seen as part of China's stepped-up efforts to pressure Taiwan since the administration of President Tsai Ing-wen took office.

2017/06/23 | Stellina Chen

CARTOON: Who Are Taiwan's Remaining Diplomatic Allies?

Panama severed ties with Taipei earlier this month. Who are Taiwan's remaining 20 diplomatic allies?

2017/06/15 | Timothy S. Rich and Vasabjit Banerjee

Time to End Checkbook Diplomacy, Taiwan

Taiwan’s checkbook diplomacy is at best a short-term response limited to a handful of poor countries and discourages deeper substantive relations, argue international relations experts Timothy S. Rich and Vasabjit Banerjee.