Let’s be honest: To an outsider, the catalog of U.S. criticism of China’s economic methodology can come across as sour grapes. The U.S. is the world’s
U.K.’s ‘Golden Era’ With China Over. What About Relations With Taiwan?
Ahead of the U.K. government’s latest attempt to re-assess its relationship with China in a strategic review, and in the context of Prime Minister
How the U.S. Used to See China Versus How It Does Now, via Anthony Bourdain
In recent months, markers of U.S. suspicion toward China have begun to feel routine. For instance: A World Trade Organization panel has just ruled
What Did It Feel Like When Taiwan Broke Out of Authoritarian Restrictions?
The latest exhibition at The Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) will be of interest to anyone interested in Taiwan’s relationship with authoritarianism.
Seven Chinese Snooker Players Suspended, Risks Tainting Chinese Success Story
One of China’s soft power success stories of the past decade has taken a hit in recent days, with seven Chinese snooker players being suspended by the
The Underrated Potential of ‘Pre-Censorship’ in Countries Outside China
In recent months, the ability of Chinese government censorship to spread beyond China’s borders has made headlines through its effects on Hollywood
What Level of Influence Does the Chinese Government Have Over U.S. Media?
What level of influence does the Chinese government have over U.S. media? Since Donald Trump’s election in 2016 and the Brexit referendum in the same
What Does Taipei’s New Mayor Really Believe In?
Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) has won the race to be the new Mayor of Taipei. This fact, to those unfamiliar with Taiwan, may not seem all that significant. Why
Taiwan’s ‘Midterm’ Elections as Edward Yang’s Nightmare
In 1985, as Taiwan headed out of its martial law era (formally ending in 1987), director Edward Yang released Taipei Story, titled “Green Plums and a
A World Cup Without China
Chinese brands will be the largest sponsors of this month’s World Cup, spending $1.395 billion compared to the $1.1 billion spent by U.S. companies
The Difference Between an Island and a Rock Really Matters to Taiwan
On November 5, Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported on what could well have been one of the most boring pieces of news in history. The story
What Does Taiwan’s Twitter Diplomacy Stand to Lose From Elon Musk’s Takeover?
The Taiwanese government currently uses Twitter in a wide variety of ways. It publicizes (informal) engagements with “delegations” from other