Chinese President Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping’s Vision for Reunification with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to reunify China with Taiwan during his New Year's address, reiterating Beijing's threats to take over the self-ruled island. Taiwan split from China in 1949 due to civil war, but Beijing still considers the...
Taiwan

What are the implications of the Upcoming Taiwan Election?

Taiwan's upcoming presidential election on January 13, 2024, is the most contested since 2000. The US, involved in two wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, is avoiding confrontation in Asia by sending aircraft carrier groups and ammunition to...
China-Taiwan conflict

Chinese Military Presence Looms over Taiwan’s Election

Taiwan has reported Chinese warplanes and warships around the island, including those crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continues military activities with three weeks to go before the island state votes. Taiwan has complained for four years of...
Taiwan

How Do Regional Dynamics Impact Deterrence and Dissuasion in the Taiwan Strait?

Discussions on preventing a war over Taiwan often focus on strengthening deterrence and convincing Beijing that it cannot conquer Taiwan at an acceptable cost. The concern is that China's growing military and economic power may make an attack on Taiwan...
Ko Wen-je- Taiwan

Ko Wen-Je: The Maverick Politician Shaking Up Taiwan’s Politics

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who heads the Taiwan People's Party, is emerging as a potential challenger to Vice President Lai Ching-te in the January presidential election. A recent poll by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation showed Ko's approval rating at...
China-Taiwan conflict

The Rising Trend: Estonia’s Infatuation with Taiwan and its Implications

Estonia has allowed Taiwan to open an unofficial, non-diplomatic economic and cultural representative office in Tallinn, following in the footsteps of countries worldwide with unofficial ties with Taiwan. This move follows Lithuania's decision to open a representative office in Lithuania,...
China-US- Taiwan

U.S. Sanctions: China’s Strategic Measures in a Potential Taiwan Conflict

BEIJING Chinese government-affiliated researchers suggest that China would need to establish a global network of companies under US sanctions, seize American assets within its borders, and issue gold-denominated bonds in a war with the US over Taiwan. The sanctions against...
China-Taiwan-US

China’s Potential Blockade of Taiwan: US Weapons Dismiss Invasion Possibility

The Chinese coast guard has been attempting to blockade a Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea for nearly three months. The attempted blockade of the Sierra Madre, an aged amphibious assault ship, is not just a flashpoint in...
South China Sea

China’s Future in the South China Sea: Will It Continue to Follow the Doctrine?

The South China Sea, a region of significant geopolitical importance, has been a source of international concern and tension for decades due to China's claims to vast portions of the strategic waterway. China's actions in the region, including the construction...
Fujian Zone, CHINA

Fujian Zone: A Peaceful Path to Taiwan Integration

The "Fujian Zone" initiative, located on the southeastern coast of China's mainland, is emerging as a peaceful path towards Taiwan's integration into the People's Republic of China. China's commitment to reunification with Taiwan through peaceful means, respecting the "One Country,...
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