From February 4, when U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on all imports from China, Beijing and Washington engaged in a three-month back
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Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed nuclear talks with Russia and China. “There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: January-February, 2025
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Trump’s First Three Weeks and What They Mean for Taiwan
Three weeks into Trump’s second term, is Taiwan still number one? The early days of the new administration have been characterized by a whirlwind
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: December-January, 2025
1. U.S.: Mike Pence Visit to Taiwan, Lai’s Message to Trump, Taiwan-U.S. Initiative on 21st-Century Trade Coming Into Force On January 17,
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In his farewell address to the nation, President Joe Biden warned the country about a growing concentration of wealth and power that threatens
The Icy Background Behind Trump’s Greenland Talk
At the start of this year, when U.S. president-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out the use of force in taking ownership of Greenland, it was
Chaotic Democracy and ‘Interests Over Values’: American Elections in the Chinese-Language Information Environment
The United States’ prominent role in global affairs makes its elections a focal point worldwide, shaping the future of American politics and
Rubio Is Good News for Taiwan, if MAGA Doesn’t Get in the Way
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio would be the first Secretary of State to be sanctioned by China (twice). Having served on the Senate Foreign Affairs East
Would Trump Abandon Taiwan?
Donald Trump’s foreign policy convictions — that U.S. allies and partners are free riders that do not contribute enough for their defense, that the
Vance for Veep: VP Nod Good for Taiwan?
At the Republican National Convention last night, Donald Trump announced his running mate: J.D. Vance. This comes after a period of huge











