With U.S. President Joe Biden announcing that he will not run for a second term, thoughts in Taiwan will now turn to the implications for U.S.-Taiwan
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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
The United States Tells China to Kick Rocks in Central Asia
The United States is looking to diversify its critical minerals supply chain by establishing partnerships with the Central Asian republics and
‘Power Rivalry in Space’: China Lunar Mission Fuels U.S. Misinformation
A historic lunar mission has demonstrated China’s growing scientific prowess, but the feat has set off a torrent of misinformation targeting the
U.S. Fights China’s Lies on Tibet … While Spreading Its Own?
On the face of it, Washington has taken a brave and principled step to further the rights of Tibetans. The U.S. Congress, on June 12, passed the
Beijing Will Not Resort to Atomic Threats Over Taiwan
The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing’s representatives telling
The U.S. Is Role-Playing Strategic Ambiguity in the South China Sea. It Isn’t Going Well
On June 17, Chinese Coast Guard vessels attacked Filipino resupply boats attempting to reach the Sierra Madre on the Second Thomas Shoal in the
‘The Boiling Moat’: A Guide for Taiwan and Its Allies to Deter Beijing
“Deterrence is actually an act of psychology. You don’t deter a nation, you deter decision makers in a nation, and when you’re dealing with a
The China-U.S. Clean Energy Subsidy Race
The U.S.-China trade battle in the clean energy sector reached a significant legal milestone when China initiated action over the U.S. Inflation
Japan’s Diplomatic Charm Offensive in U.S. Aims to Keep Washington in Committed Relationship
Mary M. McCarthy, Drake University April 2024 proved to be a busy month in Japanese-U.S. diplomacy. The month saw a state visit to the U.S. by
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: April 24, 2024
Your one-stop shop for all of Taiwan’s diplomacy efforts. If there’s been a bilateral meeting, a trade agreement, a cultural exchange or an informal
The Taiwan Relations Act: Celebrating 45 Years of Confusion
This month marks 45 years since the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) by the United States Congress. A bipartisan effort, longtime Taiwan