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POLITICSSep 23South Korea’s Deliberate Strategic Ambiguity on TaiwanIn 2021, Sungmin Cho wrote, “South Korea’s Taiwan Conundrum,” where he argued Seoul’s complex strategic position makes engagement on questions of involvement over a Taiwan contingency complicated. Five years later, we asked him to revisit his arguments.Image: U.S. Navy (Photo by Seaman Apprentice Cale Hatch)In your 2021 article, you argued that Seoul should more actively engage in strategic dialogue with Washington on Taiwan issues. Five years later, what does that dialogue look like? How has South Korea adjusted its strategic thinking regarding involvement in a poWar on the Rocks
POLITICSSep 23Rubio: Taiwan arms sales constrained by US needs, industrial baseSecretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are in part constrained by Washington’s potential military needs in other parts of the world and the industrial base. “People think … we view arm sales through the limited vacuum of the one particular place. A lot of this also involves balancing…The Hill
POLITICSSep 23McConnell leads 4 GOP senators in calling for Trump to release Taiwan arms fundingSen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and three other Republican senators are calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release billions of dollars in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, reminding the senior Cabinet officials of their past statements in support of defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. The senators in a letter…The Hill
POLITICSSep 23Trump-Xi meeting comes amid tensions on Iran, Taiwan and trade: What to knowPresident Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will have to navigate several thorny issues when the two meet during a high-stakes state visit at the White House.ABC News
POLITICSSep 23Taiwan , human rights are red line for ChinaChina has declared that Taiwan and human rights represent "red lines" for the nation. This statement indicates heightened geopolitical tension and firm stances on critical issues.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 23Before Xi Jinping's visit to the US, Taiwanese worry about postponed arms deliveriesDonald Trump described US arms sales to Taiwan as a 'negotiating chip' with China following his trip in May. But by tying these deliveries to broader negotiations, Washington is undermining its longstanding support for Taiwan.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 22Trump needs to be bold, direct with Xi over Taiwan disputeAs Trump’s prospects for electoral redemption seemingly sink into oblivion, his negotiating position confronting Xi on trade and Taiwan are at the vanishing point.The Hill
POLITICSSep 22Taiwan’s opposition casts doubt on ‘rock solid’ US ties ahead of Xi-Trump summitReports that Taiwanese officials have been asked to scale back visits to Washington have sparked debate over whether the island’s ties with the United States remain as “rock solid” as Taipei has maintained. The New York Times reported on Monday that some Taiwanese officials travelling to the US had been told by Trump administration officials to “curtail their visits to research groups in Washington”. The report came as US President Donald Trump prepared to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Taipei highlights US 'bipartisan support' for Taiwan before Trump and Xi summitEl gobierno isleño resalta el respaldo político en EE. UU. hacia su autonomía, justo antes de la reunión entre los líderes de EE. UU. y China en Washington.La venta de armas a la isla, aprobada pero no formalizada, complica las relaciones, mientras China mantiene su postura de integración territorial.Clarín
POLITICSSep 22America Strategic Ambiguity Over Taiwan Is ChangingAmerica's strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan is reportedly undergoing a change. This indicates a potential shift in major international policy with significant geopolitical implications.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21The U . S . Should Untangle Its Taiwan PolicyThe article suggests that the U.S. should re-evaluate and clarify its policy concerning Taiwan. This indicates a call for a significant shift in a key aspect of international relations.foreignpolicy.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Top US Senate Democrat Jeanne Shaheen warns Trump not to waver on Taiwan ahead of Xi meetThe top Democrat on the US Senate’s foreign policy panel urged Donald Trump on Monday not to signal any retreat from Taiwan when he hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Speaking at the Concordia Summit in New York, Senator Jeanne Shaheen said she hoped the president “will not say anything that indicates a lack of support for Taiwan” during his talks with the Chinese leader. Shaheen is the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which reviews US arms sales abroad,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21U.S. stresses backing for Japan, S Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summitThe United States on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and ‌South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 21Nearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence in US defence commitments, survey findsNearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence that Washington will continue military aid and arms sales to the island, a new survey shows. The results of the poll were released on Monday, ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The poll by Taiwan-based United Daily News found 47 per cent were not confident the United States would continue providing military assistance and selling weapons to Taiwan, slightly exceeding the 44 per cent who remained...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Taiwan’s Status Is Ambiguous. U.S. Policy Shouldn’t Be.It’s time for the U.S. to embrace strategic clarity.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 21Trump’s Taiwan retreat tests his chief China hawk’s influenceIvan Kanapathy, a longtime China hawk, is a top Asia adviser at the National Security Council at a time when the Trump administration has been particularly conciliatory with Beijing.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 21US policy towards Taiwan will not change after Trump and Xi summit, according to TaipeiEE. UU. reafirma su política inalterable hacia Taiwán, manteniendo su influencia en el Pacífico, pese a la reunión de Trump y Xi. China podría aprovechar el encuentro para sembrar dudas sobre el apoyo estadounidense a Taiwán, afectando las relaciones bilaterales.Clarín
POLITICSSep 20Taiwan minister makes rare trip to China for APEC eventA minister from Taiwan has made a rare trip to China to attend an APEC event. This marks an infrequent diplomatic interaction between the two entities.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 20Taiwan minister makes rare China visit for APEC amid tensions with BeijingA Taiwanese minister made an infrequent visit to China for APEC amidst existing tensions with Beijing. This suggests a diplomatic engagement despite strained relations.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 19How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?In a rare development, Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te’s administration to visit mainland China. Hung will attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministerial meeting on Monday to discuss employment, vocational training, social security and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. Hung will be the most senior Taiwanese official to visit the mainland for Apec...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summitsThe United States is considering postponing the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after November’s Apec summit in Shenzhen, multiple sources told the South China Morning Post. The potential delay comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to Washington next week for a state visit. The sources said there was a strong possibility US President Donald Trump could extend the delay through to the end of the year, pointing to a planned bilateral meeting between the two...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Beijing, Taipei need peace deal before reunification, Taiwanese scholar saysA formal peace deal between Beijing and Taipei should be signed to build trust before discussions on post-reunification political arrangements, a prominent Taiwanese political scientist has argued at a security conference in Beijing. Chang Ya-chung, who heads the Taiwan-based Sun Yat-sen School advocacy group, said the “one country, two systems” formula, which has been applied to Hong Kong and Macau, had so far failed to resonate in Taiwanese society. “If reunification means that one side, with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan DeterrenceWashington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait. Yet the next phase of competition will likely play out on the Eurasian landmass, contested through pipelines, swing states, and shifting alignments along routes that overlap with the ancient Silk Road. This is where China is building alternative trade and energy corridors beyond the immediate reach of U.S. military power.ChiWar on the Rocks
POLITICSSep 17Will Taiwan Fight? We Need Better Evidence.Both those making pessimistic predictions and those confidently rejecting them often rely on thin evidence.The Diplomat
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