Taiwanese pragmatism: President Tsai Ing-wen to meet U.S. House Speaker in California
Despite Beijing’s complaints, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and her Democratic Progressive Party are adopting a prudent approach to China’s sensitivities.
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China’s Pacific Island push is all about Taiwan
China has been growing its influence in the Pacific Islands. But its diplomatic deals in the region hinge on Taiwan.
Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Taiwan — and beyond
Xinjiang's history as a penal colony and then a high-tech laboratory has resulted in one of the most sophisticated and all-encompassing surveillance networks in the world to be deployed there. Other places may be next.
China’s Two Sessions targets: A modernized military, economic recovery, and key technologies
Thousands of China’s top officials have convened in Beijing for the largest political gatherings of the year. While they’re mostly ceremonial, the ‘Two Sessions’ will outline Beijing’s most important political agendas for the year to come.
China and Belarus pledge deeper ties
Deeper ties between two of Putin’s staunchest allies have fanned concern that some of that assistance might indirectly go to Russia.
Sanmao and her ‘Stories of the Sahara’
Celebrating one of Taiwan's greatest writers
When Taiwan overthrew China
Only two years into Chinese Nationalist rule, Taiwanese people violently rebelled, briefly controlling their homeland. It would cost them a generation of leaders.
A Chinese laser and more downed flying objects stoke security fears
Some countries have been scrutinizing their air, sea, and land spaces for traces of the Chinese military ever since “Balloon-gate.” A blinding laser aimed at a Philippines ship and the fourth downing of a flying object in the U.S. will likely fan those security fears, no matter how Beijing explains it.
Taiwanese internet celebrity banned in China after announcing election bid as member of pro-democracy party
For nearly a decade, Chung Wei-ting entertained millions of viewers in the PRC with his movie recap videos. Then he was blocked, ending his career in the country and radicalizing his views on China.
Top KMT official heads to Beijing amid tensions over Taiwan
Andrew Hsia, vice chairperson of Taiwan’s main opposition party, will visit the People’s Republic of China in a bid to deescalate growing tensions. But European officials are planning more visits to Taipei, which will further anger Beijing.