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Although a conflict in the Taiwan Strait has thus far been avoided, deterrence has dangerously eroded. To maintain peace, the United States must restore balance to a situation that has been allowed to tilt far too much in China’s favor.
Jun 20, 2023
Although a conflict in the Taiwan Strait has thus far been avoided, deterrence has dangerously eroded. To maintain peace, the United States must restore balance to a situation that has been allowed to tilt far too much in China’s favor.
Jun 20, 2023
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Threatening to Destroy TSMC Is Unnecessary and CounterproductiveThere is understandable fear about what might happen to TSMC should China invade Taiwan, but the United States can ensure China does not inherit the company without physically destroying it.
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How the Czech Republic Became One of Taiwan’s Closest European Partners and What It Means for EU-China RelationsSince 2018, China-Czech relations have deteriorated as Prague pursues closer relations with Taipei, jeopardizing status quo EU-China relations.
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Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So TenseDifferences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and the mainland. Taiwan has the potential to be a flash point in U.S.-China relations.
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IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, UN in Libya, and MoreThe International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group wrap up their joint spring meetings, where the focus is on restructuring debt for low-income countries; expected Republican presidential candidates convene at a National Rifle Association Leadership Forum amid ongoing mass shooting concerns; and the United Nations discusses the prospects for national elections in Libya, as the country continues to grapple with sharp divisions.
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How Will China Respond to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen’s Visit to the United States?Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen will visit the United States next month. China is sure to retaliate, but how far it goes will say a lot about the trajectory of cross-strait and U.S.-China relations.
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China’s Recent ADIZ Violations Have Changed the Status Quo in the Taiwan StraitChinese military flights near Taiwan have important implications for cross-strait stability.
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U.S.-China RelationsThe United States and China have one of the world’s most important and complex bilateral relationships. Since 1949, the countries have experienced periods of both tension and cooperation over issues including trade, climate change, and Taiwan.
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A Conversation on China’s Global Influence With the Global Taiwan InstituteTaiwan has often found itself on the front lines of political influence efforts by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Women This Week: UN, Taliban Officials Meet To Discuss Women’s Rights in AfghanistanWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 14 to January 20.
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What to Worry About in 2023Panelists discuss potential and ongoing crises that may erupt or escalate in 2023, as well as their global political implications. This event will explore the results of the CFR 2023 Preventive Priorities Survey.
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The War Over the World's Most Critical Technology: A Conversation with Chris MillerSemiconductors have become a major geopolitical issue, especially in the U.S.-China rivalry. David Sacks and Chris Miller discuss how semiconductors became a flash point and what the future holds for microchips.
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Taiwan’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities and Ramifications for a Taiwan-China ConflictTaiwan has had an active and capable offensive cyber force for more than a decade. Taiwanese leadership should continue to emphasize and grow its cyber capabilities to counter China's escalating gray zone campaign.
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Beijing's Global Media Offensive
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Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes China's attempts to become a media, information, and influence superpower, seeking for the first time to shape the domestic politics, local media, and information environments of the United States, East Asia, parts of Europe, and the broader world. -
What the Biden-Xi Meeting Means for U.S.-China RelationsThe meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not resolve major disagreements, but it could start the process of building guardrails to prevent competition from turning into conflict.
