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. 

Despite lingering divisions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the summit still serves a valuable purpose, and could play a potentially useful role for the United States and India, this year’s host.

Despite China’s growing pressure, Taiwan has developed one of the world’s strongest democracies—one that will be increasingly tested in the coming years. 

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from May 20 to May 26, 2023.