Dashing Lines and Faking History: The Complicated History of Taipei’s Maritime Claims
There are problems in using a historical argument as the basis for claims over territory, not the least of which is the reliability of available evidence.
From Ukraine to Taiwan: Legacy as a Driver of Foreign Policy Behaviour
With global attention focussed on Ukraine, Xi’s efforts to reinstate a Sino-centric regional order by recovering ‘lost lands’, including Taiwan should not be overlooked.
Opinion – Taiwan’s Almighty Squeeze
The resounding re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen in 2020 reflects a steely determination on the part of the Taiwanese to resist the ‘almighty squeeze’ China is seeking to impose on them.
Is China Under-Exploiting One Legal Avenue in the South China Sea?
Beijing faces a legal quandary between tacitly admitting the continued ROC presence on Taiwan and not making full use of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty.
Celebrity, Social Media and Disputes Over Taiwan’s Sovereignty
Support for #TaiwanIsACountry suggests that social movements dovetail with diplomatic developments and have leverage in shaping them.
How Taiwan Tacitly Promotes its National Security Agenda
Since the emergence of COVID-19 and Tsai’s reelection in 2020, the major theme focused more on the importance of self-defense rather than directly belaboring China.
Opinion – Omens for US-Taiwan Relations in the Biden Administration
Whether the US can contain China’s rise will determine not only the fate of Taiwan and the regional security of East Asia but also the new global order.
The Taiwan Factor in the Clarification of China’s U-shaped Line
The Taiwan factor has added to the challenge to China’s claims in the South China Sea and to the bargaining process among relevant states.
Analyzing Support for #TweetforTaiwan
As scholars debate the extent to which Covid-19 could reshape world order, the twitter storms from several recent incidents could shed light on this discussion.
Sino-Taiwan Chequebook Diplomacy in the Pacific
As the Sino-Taiwan aid competition in the Pacific intensifies, Beijing hopes that Taipei will give up its secessionist drive under immense diplomatic pressure.
