Taiwan Insight

Falling Edifice: The Decay of the Nash Equilibrium in the Taiwan Strait

3 November 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Novatus Joseph Igosha. This article argues that the equilibrium restraining cross-Strait conflict is weakening as military pressure, technological competition and strategic uncertainty reshape incentives in Beijing, Taipei and Washington. From an African perspective, it explains how instability could disrupt semiconductor supply chains, increase technology costs and hinder digital development across the continent.

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Taiwan in Africa: Then, Now and Future Possibilities

2 November 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Sabella O. Abidde. This article traces Taiwan’s historical engagement with Africa and its declining diplomatic presence amid China’s growing influence. It challenges the idea that Africa should follow the One China Policy just because of China’s power and influence on the continent. It argues that African governments should re-recognise Taiwan and support its participation internationally.

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Taiwan-South Africa relations: how the ‘One China’ principle strengthens Beijing’s influence

30 October 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Dr Daouda Cissé. This article examines how China’s growing economic and political influence has reshaped South Africa’s relations with Taiwan. It explores how the One China principle operates beyond diplomatic recognition, shaping institutional presence, political networks, economic ties, and Pretoria’s foreign policy, while highlighting Taiwan’s diminishing space in South Africa and across Africa.

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Lithuania’s Taiwan Balancing Act Tests Europe’s Resolve

2 October 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Jozef Huljak. This article discusses how Lithuania is resuming economic cooperation talks with Taiwan despite internal political pressure to reset relations with Beijing. This strategy aims to shift the relationship from symbolic solidarity to durable economic interest, testing Europe’s resolve against Chinese coercion while proving that a resilient, mutually beneficial partnership can withstand domestic political cycles.

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The end of China-Taiwan rapprochement tourism

28 July 2016

Written by Ian Rowen. A fiery bus crash on July 19 near Taiwan’s Taoyuan airport tragically killed 24 Chinese tourists and the Taiwanese guide and driver,

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Falling Edifice: The Decay of the Nash Equilibrium in the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan in Africa: Then, Now and Future Possibilities

Taiwan-South Africa relations: how the ‘One China’ principle strengthens Beijing’s influence

Lithuania’s Taiwan Balancing Act Tests Europe’s Resolve