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The Taiwan Tightrope
ORIANA SYLAR MASTRO is a Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University and a ...
Taiwan president offers peace with China but says island must strengthen defences
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China but the government must continue ...
Taiwan to strengthen defenses in preparation for escalations as China goes AWOL on peace talks
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te voiced his hope for peace with China, but is boosting the country’s defenses amid Beijing’s frosty approach to peace talks. Speaking with reporters while marking his ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)5h
Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views
Taiwan has long been a tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend ...
The National Interest8h
Is the U.S. Drifting Toward a Taiwan War with China?
Whether all this comes in time remains to be seen. Military analysts fear that China could invade Taiwan as early as 2027. If ...
Forget China’s navy, Chinese small boats landings on Taiwan are a new source of concern
China has long sought to intimidate Taiwan with its massive navy, air force and the world's largest standing army, but it's mere dinghies that are now causing the most consternation.
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Taiwan’s Lai Toughens China Stance, Stoking Debate on Democracy
As President Lai Ching-te approaches his first year in office, he’s sending a stark warning to the people of Taiwan: If you ...
Are these celebrities trying to dodge the draft in Taiwan?
Taiwan authorities have questioned nearly a dozen celebrities for allegedly dodging their mandatory military draft. The ...
Taiwan president pledges peace with China but says island must strengthen defences
Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China but the government must continue to strengthen the island's defences, President ...