Stop Worrying About Chinese Hegemony in Asia
U.S. fears are not only irrational—they’re a potential self-fulfilling prophecy.
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![Members of the Taiwanese Air Force prepare to load U.S.-made Harpoon AGM-84 anti-ship missiles in front of an F-16 fighter jet during a drill at Chiashan Air Force Base, Hualien County, Taiwan, on Aug. 17, 2022.]()
Members of the Taiwanese Air Force prepare to load U.S.-made Harpoon AGM-84 anti-ship missiles in front of an F-16 fighter jet during a drill at Chiashan Air Force Base, Hualien County, Taiwan, on Aug. 17, 2022.
Taiwan Faces No Trade-Offs With Ukraine
But Taipei is also getting tired of supply chain issues.
![A U.S. Navy officer patrols the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship docked in Gdynia, Poland, on Sept. 17, 2022.]()
A U.S. Navy officer patrols the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship docked in Gdynia, Poland, on Sept. 17, 2022.
4 Ways U.S. Support for Ukraine Helps Defend Taiwan
From deterrence to military readiness, Ukraine aid is a major boost to Pacific security.
![Foxconn founder Terry Gou gives double thumbs-up to a crowd at a campaign rally in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.]()
Foxconn founder Terry Gou gives double thumbs-up to a crowd at a campaign rally in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Trump Wants to Make Nice With Beijing
Foxconn founder Terry Gou will be hoping his pro-China message finds more takers than it did in 2020.
![Visitors tour the five-day IDEX defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 19, 2001.]()
Visitors tour the five-day IDEX defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 19, 2001.
Taiwan Is Competing for Arms With the Middle East, Not Ukraine
The United States should pause deliveries to partners such as Saudi Arabia to free up weapons for Taipei.
![An aerial photo of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. factory in Nanjing, in China's eastern Jiangsu province.]()
An aerial photo of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. factory in Nanjing, in China's eastern Jiangsu province.
Taiwan Needs Business Help to Harden Its Economy Against China
Beijing is looking for ways to harm its neighbor other than invasion.
![Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures toward his off-camera wife as he introduces her to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. They are flanked by flags from the United States and Japan.]()
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures toward his off-camera wife as he introduces her to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. They are flanked by flags from the United States and Japan.
Republican Hopefuls Flock to Asia to Burnish Anti-China Creds
China hawks spread their wings ahead of the 2024 election season.
![Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a statement in Guatemala City.]()
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a statement in Guatemala City.
Taiwan Isn’t Playing Dollar Diplomacy Anymore
Taipei can’t outspend Beijing to win friends. But it’s got other things going for it.
![Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen during a ceremony to commission two ships from the United States into the Taiwan Navy.]()
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen during a ceremony to commission two ships from the United States into the Taiwan Navy.
Why Does Taiwan Matter to the U.S.?
The Pentagon’s top policymaker, Colin Kahl, details why the island is consequential to U.S. national security strategy.
![Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives at the boarding gate of the international airport in Taoyuan as she departs for a 10-day international trip on March 29, 2023.]()
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives at the boarding gate of the international airport in Taoyuan as she departs for a 10-day international trip on March 29, 2023.
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Dance
The best lines from Ryan Hass, Zongyuan Zoe Liu, and James Palmer on the latest China-focused FP Live.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept. 16, 2022.]()
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept. 16, 2022.
China’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Actually About Taiwan
Beijing’s phony proposal lays bare its conditions for winning an East Asian war.
![Taiwan's armed forces hold two days of routine drills at a military base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.]()
Taiwan's armed forces hold two days of routine drills at a military base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The U.S. Needs to Talk About the Risk of War With China
Washington’s commitment to Taiwan hasn’t been sold to the American public.
![Soldiers operate a howitzer during a military drill in Nangan, Taiwan.]()
Soldiers operate a howitzer during a military drill in Nangan, Taiwan.
China Is Practicing How to Sever Taiwan’s Internet
The cutoff of the Matsu Islands may be a dry run for further aggression.
![U.S. President Joe Biden tours the TSMC Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 6, 2022.]()
U.S. President Joe Biden tours the TSMC Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 6, 2022.
Taipei Fears Washington Is Weakening Its Silicon Shield
New U.S. policies are eroding Taiwan’s dominance of the global chip industry. Will that jeopardize the island’s security?
![Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is saluted by members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.]()
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is saluted by members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Japan’s Long-Awaited Return to Geopolitics
Tokyo’s abandonment of its post-1945 security stance is another fallout from Russia’s war.
![Austin walks down a red carpet past a row of honor guards.]()
Austin walks down a red carpet past a row of honor guards.
Biden’s Risky Bet on the Philippines to Counter China
Washington hopes the Bongbong Marcos government will allow it to use runways in the Philippines in the case of an armed conflict with China.
![Taiwanese soldiers stand guard as flares are fired during a live-fire drill in Pingtung, Taiwan, on Sept. 6, 2022.]()
Taiwanese soldiers stand guard as flares are fired during a live-fire drill in Pingtung, Taiwan, on Sept. 6, 2022.
‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Has the U.S. and Taiwan Trapped
Washington’s long-held policy has outlived its usefulness.
![Abandoned barricades are seen at a local beach on Sept. 24, 2022 in Kinmen, Taiwan.]()
Abandoned barricades are seen at a local beach on Sept. 24, 2022 in Kinmen, Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Are at Risk
Chinese domestic instability could encourage the CCP to attack the Taiwanese archipelagos of Kinmen and Matsu.
![Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (C) visits a military base in Chiayi.]()
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (C) visits a military base in Chiayi.
Taiwan’s Government Has a Messaging Crisis on China
Electoral shock showed that voters have other worries than Beijing’s threat.
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Taiwan Faces No Trade-Offs With Ukraine
But Taipei is also getting tired of supply chain issues.
4 Ways U.S. Support for Ukraine Helps Defend Taiwan
From deterrence to military readiness, Ukraine aid is a major boost to Pacific security.
Taiwan’s Trump Wants to Make Nice With Beijing
Foxconn founder Terry Gou will be hoping his pro-China message finds more takers than it did in 2020.
Taiwan Is Competing for Arms With the Middle East, Not Ukraine
The United States should pause deliveries to partners such as Saudi Arabia to free up weapons for Taipei.
Taiwan Needs Business Help to Harden Its Economy Against China
Beijing is looking for ways to harm its neighbor other than invasion.
Republican Hopefuls Flock to Asia to Burnish Anti-China Creds
China hawks spread their wings ahead of the 2024 election season.
Taiwan Isn’t Playing Dollar Diplomacy Anymore
Taipei can’t outspend Beijing to win friends. But it’s got other things going for it.
Why Does Taiwan Matter to the U.S.?
The Pentagon’s top policymaker, Colin Kahl, details why the island is consequential to U.S. national security strategy.
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Dance
The best lines from Ryan Hass, Zongyuan Zoe Liu, and James Palmer on the latest China-focused FP Live.
China’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Actually About Taiwan
Beijing’s phony proposal lays bare its conditions for winning an East Asian war.
The U.S. Needs to Talk About the Risk of War With China
Washington’s commitment to Taiwan hasn’t been sold to the American public.
China Is Practicing How to Sever Taiwan’s Internet
The cutoff of the Matsu Islands may be a dry run for further aggression.
Taipei Fears Washington Is Weakening Its Silicon Shield
New U.S. policies are eroding Taiwan’s dominance of the global chip industry. Will that jeopardize the island’s security?
Japan’s Long-Awaited Return to Geopolitics
Tokyo’s abandonment of its post-1945 security stance is another fallout from Russia’s war.
Biden’s Risky Bet on the Philippines to Counter China
Washington hopes the Bongbong Marcos government will allow it to use runways in the Philippines in the case of an armed conflict with China.
‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Has the U.S. and Taiwan Trapped
Washington’s long-held policy has outlived its usefulness.
Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Are at Risk
Chinese domestic instability could encourage the CCP to attack the Taiwanese archipelagos of Kinmen and Matsu.
Taiwan’s Government Has a Messaging Crisis on China
Electoral shock showed that voters have other worries than Beijing’s threat.
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