Written by Gerrit van der Wees. The year 2018 is promising to be a watershed for US-Taiwan relations. The key event setting things in motion
Category: Politics
When it comes to outward direct investment, mainland Chinese firms are ignoring Taiwan
Written by Jan Knoerich. When looking at overseas investment in Taiwan, one might expect direct investments from mainland China to play an important role. Not
Turkey-Taiwan relations: Opportunities and limitations
Written by Selcuk Colakoglu. During the early stages of the Cold War, Turkey was one of the many countries looking to recognise the Republic of China
Defending Taiwan against China’s united front
Written by Lauren Dickey. From the corridors of Canberra to Washington DC, the issue of Chinese influence in the domestic affairs of other countries has
Xi Jinping’s focus on power has an upside for Taiwan
Written by Mark Wenyi Lai. While Premier William Lai and his cabinet ministers have been bogged down here in Taiwan by the toilet paper price
China’s 31 Preference Policies for Taiwan: an opportunity, no threat
Written by Gunter Schubert. On February 28th, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announced a set of 31 new preference policies (31PP) to attract more Taiwanese to
Hong Kong after 1997: The rise of the anti-mainland movement
Written by Alvin Y. So. Hong Kong was a British colony for one-and-half century. After 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of
The recognition imperative behind Taiwan’s diplomacy
Written by Colin Alexander. Taiwan’s recent drive towards greater participation in the World Health Organisation (WHO) provides an opportunity for a wider discussion about modern
Taiwan’s official diplomatic relationships
Written by Joel Atkinson. In December 2016, the small African island state of Sao Tome and Principe cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognised China. Panama followed
Does Taiwan need international recognition?
Written by Timothy Rich & Andi Dahmer. Whether using the criteria within the Montevideo Convention of 1933 or variations, Taiwan meets all basic requirements of internal
Turbulence above the Taiwan Strait
Written by Kuan-Wei Chen. The unilateral activation of the northbound M503 air route by the People’s Republic of China in January 2018 is creating turbulence over
Taiwan and missile defence: Current situation and future prospects
Written by Alex Calvo. No look at Taiwan’s security and defence policies, and at the balance of military power in the Strait, is complete without
