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Taiwan

The Price of Taiwan’s Energy Dependence

How the disruption of LNG exports from Qatar poses an immediate financial risk and a long-term question about Taiwan’s reliance on imported fuel

Stella Robertson

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Taiwan

KMT Open to Backing TPP Defense Budget

Josh Hoang-Wilkes, Kris Lih

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Taiwan

The Mysterious Dip in China’s Military Flights Around Taiwan

Harry Saunders

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China

Anthropologist Gerald Roche on China’s New Ethnic Unity Law (Q&A)

Harry Saunders

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Opinion

Time for the KMT to Reassert Itself in Washington

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Taiwan

Why This Taiwan Defense Budget Fight Is Different

Harry Saunders

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Taiwan

Is Taiwan Vulnerable to the Kind of Precision Strike That Took Out Iran’s Leadership?

Stella Robertson, Josh Hoang-Wilkes

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AOC, Trump, and a Week of Bad Answers on Taiwan

Days after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez flubbed a question on defending Taiwan, Trump said he was discussing arms sales with Xi Jinping

Harry Saunders

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Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s High-Stakes Election Gamble

Kris Lih

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Xi Can’t Deliver

Mark Simon

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China

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Anthropologist Gerald Roche on China’s New Ethnic Unity Law (Q&A)

“The state is just a snowplow, pushing ahead. There might be pebbles that get in its way, but they’re not going to slow it down.”

Harry Saunders

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HQ-Nein: Analysts Say No Evidence Iran Is Using Modern Chinese Air Defense Systems

Josh Hoang-Wilkes

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China

How BYD’s Meteoric Rise Has Reshaped Germany-China Relations

Harry Saunders

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China

German Chancellor Doesn’t Pull Punches Ahead of China Visit

Josh Hoang-Wilkes

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China

Fighting for Information in the World’s ‘Largest Prison for Journalists’

Stella Robertson, Kris Lih

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China

Xi Isn’t Done Reshaping China’s Top Military Body

Josh Hoang-Wilkes

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China

Nvidia’s H200 Is Headed to Chinese Military Firms

Harry Saunders

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Taiwan

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Taiwan

The Price of Taiwan’s Energy Dependence

How the disruption of LNG exports from Qatar poses an immediate financial risk and a long-term question about Taiwan’s reliance on imported fuel

Stella Robertson

AFP J CQ v HighRes TaiwanDefenceSubmarineTrials
Taiwan

KMT Open to Backing TPP Defense Budget

Josh Hoang-Wilkes, Kris Lih

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Taiwan

The Mysterious Dip in China’s Military Flights Around Taiwan

Harry Saunders

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Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

Global Support for Jimmy Lai Surges in Wake of 20-Year Sentence

Marco Rubio, Yvette Cooper join growing calls for release of the ailing pro-democracy activist

Harry Saunders

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Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong National Security Trial

Harry Saunders, Kris Lih

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai to Be Sentenced on Monday

Ron Brownlow

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Hong Kong

Human Rights & China: January 13, 2026

Ron Brownlow

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Court Convenes Plea Hearing for Imprisoned Activist Jimmy Lai

Domino Theory

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Hong Kong

Verdict for Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong Trial Expected Monday

Domino Theory

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Hong Kong

Legal Recourse Fails Residents Before Deadly Hong Kong Fire

Stella Robertson, Kris Lih, Harry Saunders

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Opinion

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Time for the KMT to Reassert Itself in Washington

Domino Theory

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Taiwanese President Maintains His Composure as Man Vomits at Temple

Stella Robertson

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AOC, Trump, and a Week of Bad Answers on Taiwan

Harry Saunders

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Beijing Might Not Release Jimmy Lai Because It’s Right. They Should Do it Because It’s Smart

Domino Theory

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Xi Can’t Deliver

Mark Simon

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KMT, TPP Advance Alternate Special Budget for Defense Spending

Josh Hoang-Wilkes, Kris Lih

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March 17, 2026

Trump Seeks to Delay Meeting With Xi in China

Osmond Chia, BBC

China Is Tight-Lipped on Trump’s Request to Delay His Xi Summit

Alexandra Stevenson, The New York Times

U.K. Funded Carbon Capture in Xinjiang During Uyghur ‘Genocide’

Bertie Harrison-Broninski and Ben Cooke, The Times of London

Chinese Public Disfavors Military Unification: Poll

Sam Garcia, Taipei Times

How Takaichi Can Triumph

Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs

Top U.S. Allies Are Turning Toward China Instead. Blame Trump

Phelim Kine and Jordyn Dahl, Politico

The Great Broadcasting Retreat

Dalia Parete, Lingua Sinica

Holding Out: Taiwan Urgently Needs More Energy Storage and Generation

David Axe, The Strategist

March 16, 2026

Donald Trump Throws U.S.-China Reboot Off Course by Saying He Could Delay Xi Jinping Summit

Demetri Sevastopulo, Edward Luce and Joe Leahy, Financial Times

Taiwan Says Large-Scale Chinese Military Flights Return After Unusual Absence

Reuters

Taiwan Military Official Denies Delay in Delivery of U.S. SkyGuardian Drones

Matt Yu and Joseph Yeh, CNA

NATO Partner Serbia Admits Buying Chinese Missiles After Photos Leaked

Reuters

Chinese Satellites Pass Over Japan Every 10 Minutes, Monitoring U.S. Military Bases

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot Finally Rolling Out to All Hongkongers

Tom Grundy, Hong Kong Free Press

They Came to Build China’s EV Future. Investigators Found Conditions Akin to ‘Slavery’

Terrence McCoy and Christian Shepherd, The Washington Post

Taiwan’s Red-Hot Tech Economy Leaves Young Workers, Old Industries Cold

Thompson Chau, Nikkei Asia

Taiwan’s Bid to Export Drones Free of Chinese Parts Is Taking Off

The Economist

March 13, 2026

Thousands of Chinese Boats Mass at Sea, Raising Questions

AFP

Taiwan’s Lai May End Overseas Travel Drought With Trip to Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy

Yian Lee, Bloomberg

Takaichi Misses Events Due to Cold Symptoms Ahead of U.S. Visit

Sakura Murakami, Bloomberg

Troubled Waters: Challenges Grow for Taiwan’s Homegrown Submarine Program

Gabriel Dominguez, The Japan Times

Indonesia, Australia Eye Trilateral Security Cooperation With Japan

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta Globe

Despite Loss of Panama Canal, China Investing $23.9 Billion In Global Seaports: Study

Ralph Jennings, South China Morning Post

The Battle of Strasbourg: China Tries Unsuccessfully to Stop a Taiwanese Theater Production

Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter

March 12, 2026

U.S. Navy Aircraft Transits Taiwan Strait Ahead of Trump's Planned China Visit

Reuters

Chinese Warplane Lull Around Taiwan Tied to Politics, Fuel: Scholars

Sunny Lai, CNA

China Expected to Push for Ethnic Unity Law That Critics Say Will Cement Assimilation

The Associated Press

China’s New Ethnic Unity Law Could Target Taiwanese, Taipei Officials Warn

Reuters

Lawmakers Give Cabinet Nod to Sign Letters of Offer and Acceptance for Four U.S. Weapons Systems

Sean Lin, CNA

Nearly 60% Would ‘Resist’ Chinese Invasion Without U.S. Help: Survey

Chung Yu-chen and Ko Lin, CNA

Chinese Navy’s New Type 055 Destroyers Join Taiwan-focused Command

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa, USNI News

March 11, 2026

Fans Barred From Cheering ‘Taiwan’ During Soccer Match

Chen Cheng-yu and Sam Garcia, Taipei Times

Taiwan Energy Dependence in Focus as Iran War Highlights Vulnerabilities

Thompson Chau, Cheng Ting-fang and Lauly Li, Nikkei Asia

Taiwan Could Restart No. 3 Nuclear Plant in 2028: Minister

Lin Ching-yin and Matthew Mazzetta, CNA

U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Strengthen Taiwan Energy Security

James Thompson and Chung Yu-chen, CNA

Taiwan to Have Highest Anti-Ship Missile Density

Lo Tien-pin and Jonathan Chin, Taipei Times

Taiwan’s Delayed Hai Kun Submarine Conducts Fifth Dive Test

Lin Chiao-lien and Sean Lin, CNA

India’s Cabinet Said to Ease Rules That Curbed Chinese Investment

Shruti Srivastava and Rajesh Kumar Roy, Bloomberg

A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants

Ana Swanson and David Pierson, The New York Times

China Is Rebuilding Its Grip on North Korea. Is Kim Jong Un Ready to Oblige?

Mei Mei Chu, Ju-min Park and Claire Fu, Reuters

March 10, 2026

China Signals It Wants a Trump Visit Despite Iran War

Thomas Hale, Financial Times

U.S. and China Clash Over Fentanyl and Tariffs at Global Drugs Meeting

Reuters

Trump’s China Visit Limited to Beijing Due to Tight Schedule and Security Needs: Sources

William Zheng, South China Morning Post

Xi Unsure of PLA’s Loyalty, Mainland Affairs Council Says

Chen Yu-fu and Esme Yeh, Taipei Times

There Are 56 Ethnicities in China — and 55 Are Getting Squashed

The Economist

I Was a Hong Kong Activist. What’s the Delay to My British Citizenship?

Geraldine Scott, The Times

How One Man’s Prediction Fueled Fears of a 2027 Taiwan Invasion

Austin Ramzy, Chun Han Wong and Joyu Wang, The Wall Street Journal

Reconsidering Taiwan’s Sovereignty: History, International Law, and U.S. Strategic Interests

Luke Bellocchi, John Tkacik and Gerrit van der Wees, Real Clear Defense

March 9, 2026

For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power

David Pierson, The New York Times

Iran Conflict Raises Worries Over U.S. Missile Stockpiles Due for Taiwan

Thompson Chau, Nikkei Asia

Laden Iranian Ships Depart Chinese Port Tied to Key Military Chemicals

Joyce Sohyun Lee and Meg Kelly, The Washington Post

Washington Urges Taiwan Lawmakers to Pass Special Defense Budget Bill

Chung Yu-Chen and Joseph Yeh, CNA

New PRC Cybercrime Law Heralds Digital Iron Curtain

Youlun Nie, The Jamestown Foundation

Taiwanese Premier Makes Surprise Visit to Japan for World Baseball Classic

Lin Tsuei-yi, Chung Li-hua and Chen Cheng-yu, Taipei Times

Italy Expels Eight Chinese on National Security Grounds

Safeguard Defenders

China Suspected in Breach of FBI Surveillance Network

Dustin Volz, The Wall Street Journal

March 6, 2026

British Member of Parliament’s Partner Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for China

Sabrina Miller, Martin Evans, Tony Diver and Genevieve Holl-Allen, The Telegraph

China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades

Aaron Krolik, The New York Times

What to Know About the ‘Two Sessions,’ China's Biggest Political Meeting

Stephen McDonell and Kelly Ng, BBC

China Says It Seeks Communication With U.S. But Vows to Hold Its ‘Red Lines’

Reuters

Colby Says U.S. Weapons Supply Under Control

Jake Chung, Taipei Times

Taiwan Expects Power Demand to Increase by More Than Five Gigawatts by 2030, Enough to Power Nearly Four Million Homes

Jowi Morales, Tom’s Hardware

Is the U.S. in Decline? After Iran Strikes, Maybe Not, Chinese Analysts Say

Yuanyue Dang, South China Morning Post

March 4, 2026

China Prepares Landmark Law Curtailing Minority Language Rights

Joe Leahy, Financial Times

U.K. Trial of Two Alleged Hong Kong Spies Opens in London

Kris Cheng, Nikkei Asia

Alibaba AI Whiz Quits After Warning of U.S.-China Tech Gap

Bloomberg

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Calls for Taipei to Be Part of ‘First Island Chain’ Security Framework

Gabriel Dominguez, Japan Times

The U.S. Just Took Out Two China-Friendly Leaders in Two Months. Why Has Beijing Done Very Little About It?

John Liu and Simone McCarthy, CNN

Taiwan Doesn’t Have to Choose

Cheng Li-wun, Foreign Affairs

Beijing Doesn’t Think Like Washington — and the Iran Conflict Shows Why

Evan A. Feigenbaum, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

March 3, 2026

KMT Legislator Confirms U.S. Has Demanded 900 Billion NTD Defense Budget

Lin Hsin-han, Taipei Times

Taiwan Opposition Party Open to Passing Special Defense Budget if U.S. OKs New Arms Package

Gabriel Dominguez, Japan Times

What Does Iran Have to Do With China? Everything

Lee Smith, Tablet

What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Balance

Sam Roggeveen, The Interpreter

U.S. Considers Relocating THAAD, Patriots to Middle East

Yang Ji-ho, The Chosun Daily

China Boosts Output of Advanced Nuclear-Armed Subs, U.S. Navy Says

Anthony Capaccio, Bloomberg

China Aims for Fivefold Increase in Advanced Chip Output to Meet AI Demand

Cheng Ting-fang, Lauly Li and Cissy Zhou, Nikkei Asia

Chinese Whistleblower Reveals How China Spies on Citizens at Home — and in the U.S.

Rebecca Wright and Ivan Watson, CNN

Language as a Weapon? PLA Academics Push for Training Overhaul, Cite Ukraine War

Xinlu Liang, South China Morning Post
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