In a new, tersely worded letter to Congress, U.S. President Joe Biden uses a word that — just a few short years ago — was seemingly foreign to the
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TikTok Tactics, a Fake News Frenzy and the Battle for Taiwan’s Democracy as Election Day 2024 Nears
For a dictatorial regime, the Chinese Communist Party certainly enjoys playing with democracies. Obsessed with dragging Taiwan under its control, it
Will ‘Super Apps’ Emerge Outside of China?
A central plank of the way many U.S. thinkers differentiate between the U.S. and China is their approach to technology. China’s approach is often
2024 Taiwan Presidential Election Polls: Friday, December 22
The highlight of this week’s election campaign was the first televised policy presentation on Wednesday evening. When they weren’t attacking each
Taiwan’s Vice Presidential Candidates Woo Younger Voters
With only 21 days until the 2024 Taiwan presidential election, the three main political parties are actively targeting Taiwan’s youth and first-time
Why Taiwan’s Falling Birth Rate Has Become a National Security Issue
Antonia Finnane, The University of Melbourne Christmas is coming to Taipei and the city is at least partially decked out for the season. In Muzha,
Spineless Titans: Jimmy Lai Puts Global Corporate Cowardice on Trial
As Hong Kong’s world-famous media tycoon Jimmy Lai (黎智英) goes on trial this week for the crime of holding an opinion and believing others have right
YouTube’s Algorithm Tangles Up Political and Apolitical Content About China
A network of pro-China YouTube channels is using AI algorithms to cross-promote each other’s videos, according to a new report by the Australian
An AI-Driven Influence Operation Is Spreading Pro-China Propaganda Across YouTube
David Tuffley, Griffith University A recent investigation from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has revealed an extensive network
Why America’s Chip Sanctions Against China Could Backfire
Shaun Narine, St. Thomas University (Canada) The technological war waged by the United States against China has the potential to backfire,
What We Don’t Understand About China’s Actions and Ambitions in the South China Sea
Edward Sing Yue Chan, Australian National University In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the
Taiwan’s Election Changed Shape After Collapse of Shared Pan-Blue Ticket — But Not Everything Has Changed
On November 23, a proposed coalition deal between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and Ko Wen-je’s (柯文哲) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) collapsed in











