The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 was signed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The act includes several Taiwan-related clauses which aim to strengthen the so-called “Taiwan’s security”, promote Taiwan-U.S. exchanges.
Politics Aug 20, 2018
China and the U.S. are facing the most complex and sharpest conflict since they established diplomatic ties almost 40 years ago. Since it targeted China as a major strategic rival, the U.S. has done all it can to undermine the rise of China.
China & The World Jul 4, 2018
Dominica has successfully established diplomatic relations with China and the WHA once again refused to invite the current leadership of the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to the assembly.
Politics May 24, 2018
Following China’s recent naval display parade in the South China Sea, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army held a live-fire exercise on April 18 in the Quanzhou Bay area on the west coast of the Taiwan Strait
China & The World Apr 28, 2018
Sino-US relations and cross-Strait relations have entered a new high-risk period since the Taiwan Travel Act was signed by the US President Donald Trump and came into effect on March 16.
Uncategorized Mar 23, 2018
The First Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting on March 20th morning. President Xi Jinping delivered a key note speech at the meeting.
Politics Mar 22, 2018
Since the beginning of 2018, the relations between mainland China and Taiwan have become cooler and more strained, as evidenced by a series of specific events.
Politics Feb 7, 2018
The Indian government has been attacking and questioning China on both old and new issues – the China-India boundary, Tibet, Taiwan, the South China Sea, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, and UN Sanction Committee Resolution 1267 concerning Afghanistan and terrorism.
China & The World Jan 23, 2018
Why I have not come here sooner!? During a recent trip to Taipei, it was impossible to stop repeatedly posing myself this question. Having lived in Beijing for four years, I strongly regretted waiting so long before finally discovering the charming capital of Taiwan. After all, the two cities are only a mere three and half hour flight apart. It’s that easy to swap the hazy, bitter Beijing winter for the crystal-clear skies of exotic Taipei. However, when learning from the Wechat updates of Beijing friends that it had snowed in the northern Chinese city on the very same morning of my visit to Taipei, a little confidence in my sense of timing was regained. After all, exploring the calm, sun-kissed streets of Taipei whilst clad in just shorts and a t-shirt sure does beat trudging through Beijing’s grey, slushy snow to the subway station and then fighting your way through the masses for a space on the train during the city’s notorious rush hour. And it’s not just the lack of crowds, clean air and warm weather that make Taipei attractive, but the Taiwanese culture that is also very alluring. Very likely due to the city’s miniscule crime rates, the locals are incredibly friendly and approachable. Smiling faces greet you in the streets. It’s very easy to strike up […]
Uncategorized Dec 16, 2015