Conversation
01.20.24
Managing the Taiwan Election Aftermath
Lai Ching-te is now president-elect of Taiwan, after a hard-fought race in which Beijing made its preference for his opponents clear. Lai is an outspoken advocate for Taiwan’s sovereignty, though he has said he wants to keep the status quo with...
Conversation
08.02.22
Pelosi in Taiwan
On the evening of August 2, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, landed in Taipei to begin an official visit. The trip, the first by a U.S. official of comparable rank in 25 years, came amid debate about how Beijing would...
Conversation
09.28.21
How Could the U.S. Deter Military Conflict in the Taiwan Strait?
Last week, China flew 24 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. One of the largest incursions in recent years, the People’s Liberation Army flyover came a day after Taipei applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement...
Conversation
07.30.21
Will Beijing Invade Taiwan?
What, precisely, are Beijing’s plans for Taiwan? In recent years, there has been no small amount of saber rattling, with aggressive naval drills, aerial incursions, and warnings that force would be used for reunification if necessary. But given the...
Conversation
05.19.20
What Are the Right and the Wrong Ways for the U.S. to Support Taiwan?
What are the right and wrong ways for the U.S. to support Taiwan? Traditionally, America’s goals have been to deter the mainland from aggression and coercion, support Taiwan’s democratic system, strengthen economic ties, and help it maintain...
Conversation
10.04.19
Taiwan Is Losing Allies. What Should Taipei (and D.C.) Do?
In a single week in September, the two Pacific nations of Kiribati and the Solomon Islands both switched their diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to Beijing, reducing the number of countries that still recognize Taiwan to 14 (and the Vatican)...
Conversation
01.24.19
What Does Xi Want from Taiwan? (And What Can Taiwan Do About It?)
In a major speech in early January, China’s leader Xi Jinping called unification across the Taiwan Strait “the great trend of history,” and warned that attempts to facilitate Taiwan’s independence would be met by force. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-...
Viewpoint
01.09.19
Normalization of Sino-American Relations: 40 Years Later
The spirited 2019 New Year’s speeches of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and China’s President Xi Jinping have just reminded the world that, 40 years after the normalization of relations between the United States and China, the potentially explosive...
China in the World Podcast
09.20.18
North Korea Diplomacy and U.S.-China Relations
from Carnegie China
Paul Haenle joined Kaiser Kuo to discuss next steps for DPRK diplomacy and tensions between the United States and China over trade, Taiwan, and the Belt and Road Initiative. Haenle shared his experience working as White House representative to the...
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07.25.18Giving In to China, U.S. Airlines Drop Taiwan (in Name at Least)
New York Times
You can book a ticket to Taipei from New York on a major American airline. Just don’t ask them which country you are going to. American, which was the first to make the switch, listed Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, the city’s main airport, as...
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06.12.18Washington Opens De Facto Embassy in Taiwan, Angering China
CNN
China has lodged a protest with the US following the official opening of Washington’s new de facto embassy in Taiwan, a self-ruled island off China's southeastern coast that Beijing considers a renegade province.
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05.01.18Taiwan Loses Diplomatic Ally as Dominican Republic Switches Ties to China
BBC
The Dominican Republic has established diplomatic relations with China, cutting ties with Taiwan
Viewpoint
04.19.18
Trump’s Incredibly Risky Taiwan Policy
So-called friends of Taiwan in the United States are putting the island at risk as never before. The Taiwan Travel Act, passed unanimously by both houses of Congress, and signed by President Trump on March 16, 2018 without reservations, could...
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04.09.18Tensions Rise over Taiwan Strait as U.S. and China Harden Positions
Washington Post
Fears grow that Taiwan will suffer the consequences of Trump-China spat.
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03.20.18Xi Jinping Warns against Dividing China after U.S. Passes Taiwan Law
Wall Street Journal
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that any “tricks” to divide China will be thwarted, a warning that followed U.S. legislation opening the door to high-level visits with Taiwan.
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02.22.18As China Puts Pressure on Taiwan, Signs of a U.S. Pushback
New York Times
As China ratchets up pressure on Taiwan, the self-governing island it claims as its territory, the United States is cautiously starting to push back.
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12.14.17China Accuses US of Meddling over Potential US Navy Visits to Taiwan
Voice of America
China submitted an official protest with the United States Thursday after U.S
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12.12.17China Conducts ‘Island Encirclement’ Patrols near Taiwan
Reuters
China’s military announced the action on Tuesday, after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened that China would invade the self-ruled island if any U.S. warships made port visits there.
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11.17.17Trump's First Asia-Pacific Tour: The View From Taiwan
Diplomat
What implications did Trump’s trip have for the U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle?
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10.27.17Ahead of Trump Trip, China Urges U.S. Not to Allow Taiwan President In
Reuters
China urged the United States on Friday not to allow Taiwan’s president to travel through U.S. territory en route to the island’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific, a sensitive visit shortly ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing.
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10.12.17China Threatens U.S. Congress for Crossing Its ‘Red Line’ on Taiwan
Washington Post
In a rare pressure campaign, the Chinese government is demanding that the U.S. Congress back off passing new laws that would strengthen the U.S. relationship with Taiwan. Beijing’s efforts are the latest sign that it is stepping up its campaign to...
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08.09.17Taiwan’s President Tsai Urges Mainland China to Work with Her to Break Deadlock
South China Morning Post
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has called on mainland China to work with her government to establish “a new model of cross-strait interactions”.
Conversation
06.14.17
The World Is Deserting Taiwan. How Should the U.S. Respond?
On June 12, the small Central American nation of Panama announced it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan so that it could establish relations with the People’s Republic of China. Now, only 19 countries and the Vatican recognize Taiwan. Why did...
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02.28.17‘The President Always Gets Something’: Spicer Suggests Trump Gained Concession from China
Guardian
Before taking power Trump hinted he might reverse the US’s stance on Taiwan but later back-pedaled, prompting speculation he had capitulated to Beijing
China in the World Podcast
02.11.17
Trump Will Honor ‘One China’ Policy
from Carnegie China
President Trump agreed to honor the U.S. “one China” policy in his first phone call with President Xi Jinping since taking office, providing the basis for bilateral relations to move forward. Shortly after the February 9 call, Paul Haenle spoke with...
Viewpoint
02.10.17
Taiwan Needs to Hear Trump Say ‘Democracy’
President Trump has sent conflicting signals on Taiwan, first suggesting cozier relations with the self-ruled island and then walking that back to reassure China.In a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, he pledged no change to...
Reports
02.07.17
U.S. Policy Toward China
Asia Society
The Task Force on U.S.-China Policy generated the following report and set of recommendations to assist the 45th U.S. presidential administration in formulating a China strategy that will protect and further U.S. national interests. This report...
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01.09.17Against China’s Objections, Ted Cruz and Texas Governor Meet with Taiwanese President
Washington Post
Against the objections of Chinese officials, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Texas on Sunday during her much-scrutinized overseas trip.
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01.05.17History Shows Beijing Won’t Budge an Inch on Taiwan
Foreign Policy
Trump might want to use the island as a bargaining chip—but for China, it’s a matter of principle
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12.30.16Taiwan Announces U.S. Itinerary for President, Upsetting China
Reuters
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will transit through Houston and San Francisco during her January visit to allies in Latin America
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12.20.16Trump Aide Plays Down Prospect of Upending 'One China' Policy
CNBC
Trump aide Reince Priebus: "We are not suggesting that we're revisiting 'one China' policy right now,"
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12.15.16Taiwan is Both Exhilarated and Unnerved by Trump’s China’s Remarks
New York Times
What does it mean for one’s homeland to be put on the table by Mr. Trump, in negotiations with China’s leaders, who are not known for making concessions easily?
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12.13.16If Donald Trump Pushes, How China Could Push Back
New York Times
Here are five ways the Chinese could make life difficult for a Trump administration
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12.12.16Beijing Concerned by Trump Questioning ‘One China’ Policy on Taiwan
Wall Street Journal
President-elect Donald Trump questioned U.S. support for the idea that mainland China and Taiwan are part of ‘one China’
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12.08.16What Taiwan’s Leader Sees in Donald Trump
New Yorker
Taiwanese President Tsai's call to President-elect Trump, which riled both Washington and Beijing, suggests a hidden streak of boldness
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12.07.16Taiwan Feels Forgotten. But Not By Trump.
New York Times
Despite facing a sober future, Taiwanese will continue to celebrate what they see as an overdue recognition of their hard-won existence
Conversation
12.05.16
Should Washington Recalibrate Relations with Taipei?
On Friday, Donald Trump shocked the China-watching world when news broke that he had spoken on the phone to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. The call was remarkable not for its content—Tsai’s office said she told Trump she hoped the United States “...
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12.05.16After the Call: Does Taiwan Have a Plan for the Trump Years?
Diplomat
What is Taiwan looking for from Donald Trump?
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12.05.16China Says Trump Clear About Taiwan, in Touch with His Team
Reuters
"The whole world knows about the Chinese government's position on the Taiwan issue. I think President-elect Trump and his team are also clear"
China in the World Podcast
05.13.16
2016 Elections in a Changing Asia-Pacific
from Carnegie China
With Tsai Ing-wen taking office in Taipei next week and the U.S. presidential election approaching, new players will be taking the reins in the Asia-Pacific. In this podcast with Paul Haenle, Douglas Paal discusses the future of U.S.-China relations...
Media
03.15.16
Taiwan’s New Direction
from Asia Blog
In January, Taiwan’s voters handed the traditionally pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a landslide victory, giving it control of both the parliament and presidency for the first time ever. The victory came at the expense of the...
Postcard
07.07.15
Taiwan’s ‘Wall-Hugging’ Presidential Candidate Takes New York
Outside Penn Station in New York City on June 5 there was growing anticipation as a crowd waited for Tsai Ing-wen to arrive. The excitement seemed a little out of place: Tsai, a former law professor educated at Cornell University and the London...
Sinica Podcast
01.24.14
Talking About Taiwan
from Sinica Podcast
This week on Sinica, Kaiser Kuo is joined by David Moser and Paul Mozur for an in-depth discussion about everyone’s favorite renegade province. This is a lively conversation that stretches from questions of Taiwanese personal identity to its media...
Reports
09.10.13
Threading the Needle: Proposals for U.S. and Chinese Actions on Arms Sales to Taiwan
EastWest Institute
The sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan has been an enduring source of friction between the United States and China. To China, Taiwan is a “core” interest. Though the United States publicly committed itself, through the August 17, 1982 Joint Communique with...
Reports
08.04.11
U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy Issues
Peony Lui
Congressional Research Service
Taiwan today calls itself the sovereign Republic of China (ROC), tracing its political lineage to the ROC set up in 1911 on mainland China and commemorating in 2011 the 100th anniversary of its founding. The ROC government retreated to Taipei in...
Reports
09.17.08
Taiwan: Overall Developments and Policy Issues in the 109th Congress
Peony Lui
Congressional Research Service
U.S. officials saw relations with Taiwan as especially troubled during the 109th Congress in 2005-2006, beset by the increasing complexity and unpredictability of Taiwan’s democratic political environment as well as by PRC actions underscoring...
Reports
08.05.08
Taiwan: Recent Developments and U.S. Policy Choices
Peony Lui
Congressional Research Service
In a large turnout on March 22, 2008, voters in Taiwan elected as president Mr. Ma Ying-jeou of the Nationalist (KMT) Party. Mr. Ma out-polled rival candidate Frank Hsieh, of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), by a 2.2 million...
Reports
05.16.03
Taiwan’s Accession to the WTO and its Economic Relations with the United States and China
Peony Lui
Congressional Research Service
After several years of negotiations, Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), the international organization that sets rules for most international trade, on January 1, 2002. Taiwan’s WTO membership is expected to accelerate trade and...