We can no longer depend on a single autocratic regime for our resources, be it Russia or China. European companies are, however, much more invested in China than they are in Russia; hence, it may be more difficult to divest from China.
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Written by Ratih Kabinawa
Epistemic networks in Taiwan and Southeast Asia might learn from the success of their counterparts in European and North American countries in establishing regional Taiwan Studies associations. The Taiwanese government should also play an active role in fostering the establishment of such associations.
Written by Li-chia Lo
Strategic ambiguity used to provide a grey area for cross-strait communications and provided some stability in the region. But the CPC's "unshakeable commitment" may spell the end of strategic ambiguity and force all parties to play on their own terms.
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Written by Douglas H Paal
That Biden had spent more time than any US official with China’s Xi Jinping, despite recent campaign rhetoric, reinforced the concern that Biden may be less effective against China. This is a concern which will linger through at least the early months of Biden’s term of office.
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Written by Sense Hofstede
Some critical observers warn that Taipei will inevitably have to deal with the unyielding demands of Chinese nationalism. But that is not the only reality that has to be faced. Beijing must also face the reality of the Taiwanese nation.
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Written by Michael Cannings
In recent elections, the voters have punished the KMT for appearing too close to the Chinese Communist Party. Opinion polls consistently show the Taiwanese people overwhelmingly want to remain separate from mainland China.
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Written by Ian Inkster
Following Taiwan’s presidential election, there is now a growing danger of domestic reforms becoming buried due to low economic growth, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, and greater rhetorical focus on China and Taiwanese independence.
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