In 2023, Taiwan’s Matsu Islands were almost cut off from the main island after the two fiberoptic cables that connect them were severed. They were
U.S.
How U.S. Technology Ambitions in Saudi Arabia Look as We Approach a Second Trump Term
With its abundant energy and financial resources, the Middle East has become a key battleground for artificial intelligence development, and a focal
David Perdue an Unremarkable Choice for China Ambassador
Trump has picked David Perdue to be the U.S.’s next Ambassador to China. Perdue was a senator from Georgia between 2015 and 2021, serving on the
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
Is Jimmy Lai’s National Security Trial a ‘Show Trial’?
To what extent is Jimmy Lai’s (黎智英) national security trial in Hong Kong fair? Faced with a life sentence on two different charges under Hong
What Does America First Foreign Policy Actually Mean?
A fixture of Donald Trump’s foreign policy rhetoric is a throwback to the Reagan era motto “peace through strength.” Former national security advisor
How Chinese State Narratives Will Adapt to Trump 2.0
When U.S. President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on the sidelines of APEC on Saturday, observers guessed that Xi was really
Mike Waltz’s Commitment to Taiwan Was Loud but Brief
Representative Mike Waltz has gained the reputation of being an outspoken China hawk during his relatively short political career. As Trump’s pick for
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
What Should Taiwan Do Now Trump Has Won?
In December 2016, as the dust settled on what was then a shocking Donald Trump victory, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) picked up the phone and
Will Trump Spell Trouble for Taiwanese Chips?
In typical Donald Trump fashion, it is difficult to predict exactly what approach the president-elect will take to the chip industry. During
What Does Trump’s Win Mean for Taiwan?
As the reactions rolled in to Trump’s victory in the U.S. election, many election night viewers worried his unilateral and isolationist tendencies in