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May 21, 2024

Taiwan
Analyzing Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: More Continuity Than Difference

In his inaugural address, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te signaled broad continuity on cross-strait issues. China, however, is likely to respond with increased pressure. 

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te delivers his inaugural speech in Taipei, Taiwan on May 20, 2024.

November 17, 2023

United States
Election 2024: What Americans Think About China

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: What Americans think about China.

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December 29, 2020

2020 in Review
Ten World Figures Who Died in 2020

Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends a memorial service for late Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui at a chapel of Aletheia University in New Taipei City, Taiwan September 19, 2020.

November 14, 2022

Taiwan
How Taiwan Is Assessing and Responding to Growing Threats From China

Taiwan needs to more urgently prepare for a Chinese attack

A CH-47 flies across Taipei during a rehearsal ahead of National Day celebrations

November 15, 2023

China
Meeting Low Expectations: Analyzing President Biden’s Summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping

President Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi was an opportunity to stabilize U.S.-China relations and yielded some important deliverables, but the bilateral relationship will continue to be de…

U.S. President Joe Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California.

December 28, 2020

2020 in Review
Ten Foreign Policy Notables Who Died in 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, here are ten influential U.S. foreign policy figures who passed away this year. 

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November 15, 2022

China
What the Biden-Xi Meeting Means for U.S.-China Relations

The 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 turni…

Xi and Biden smile while shaking hands.