Politics

Members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces hold an opening ceremony of a new military base on the island of Yonaguni in Okinawa Prefecture, on March 28, 2016. 
Comment

To plan for Taiwan crisis, Japan must revisit 1976 Soviet shock

Tokyo must look to gaps in its own defense, not just to faraway ally US

6 May 2021
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab hosts Group of Seven ministers at Lancaster House on May 5. (Photo by Tim Hammond/ No. 10 Downing Street)
6 May 2021
Kurt Campbell, the U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, oversees the send-off of a plane of supplies to India on April 30. (Photo courtesy of USAID)
US-China tensions

Taiwan conflict would 'trash' world economy: Kurt Campbell

US Indo-Pacific chief says China move on island would be met with 'consequences'

5 May 2021
The U.S. will continue its obligation to ensure Taiwan's self-defense capabilities and deepen ties with the island, President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday.
Biden's Asia policy

US vows to approach Taiwan with 'clarity and resolve'

Biden national security adviser warns against unilateral changes to status quo

1 May 2021
The Semicon China trade fair in Shanghai in March: Taiwan is looking to prevent brain drain in its semiconductor industry.
Semiconductors

Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China to combat brain drain

Home of TSMC and Foxconn takes drastic move to secure lead in semiconductors

30 April 2021
The USS Ohio guided-missile submarine rendezvouses with a Marine Corps combat rubber raiding craft for an integration exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, on Feb. 2. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps)
Indo-Pacific

US Navy's mass retirement of vessels to dent Taiwan deterrence

Next five to eight years form 'period of greatest peril,' analyst warns

28 April 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, watched the summit between Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden on April 16 with great interest, as the two allies mentioned Taiwan in a joint statement for the first time in 52 years. (Nikkei montage/Reuters/Kyodo)
Comment

To prevent war in Taiwan Strait, Japan needs to unite with US

Restoring military balance is essential to deter China

27 April 2021
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper Enoshima conducts training. (Photo courtesy of the JMSDF)
26 April 2021
A Taiwanese fighter aircraft in foreground flies on the flank of a Chinese bomber as it passes near Taiwan in February 2020: the real audience is officials in Tokyo and Washington.
Opinion

The Taiwan risk gorilla kicks Kim to Asia's sidelines

Beijing clampdown on Hong Kong has put Taipei on edge

22 April 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping aims to ensure a smooth progression through a string of high-profile events, including the100th anniversary of the founding of modern China.
International relations

China state media stays quiet on Taiwan as Beijing seeks US dialogue

Climate talks and Communist Party anniversary higher on Xi's priority list

20 April 2021
Biden wanted to make a strong statement against China's provocation but Suga sought for more moderate language in their joint document.
International relations

Taiwan in US-Japan statement: show of resolve or diplomatic calculus?

Biden wanted to take a stand but Suga sought to avoid provoking Beijing

18 April 2021
The joint statement by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden has angered Beijing. (Source photos by Reuters) 
Biden's Asia policy

China hits back at Japan-US statement that names Taiwan

Beijing opposes comments in communique, while Taipei expresses gratitude

17 April 2021
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: The Treasury Department said it will continue its "enhanced engagement" with Vietnam and begin such engagement with Taiwan.
Currencies

US starts pushing Taiwan to address undervalued currency

Treasury says island exceeds threshold but stops short of calling it a manipulator

17 April 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden. (Source photos by Reuters) 
16 April 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga waves as he departs Tokyo's Haneda Airport on a flight to Washington to meet U.S. President Joe Biden. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Biden's Asia policy

Taiwan, climate and chips on the agenda of Suga-Biden summit

Japanese PM will be first foreign leader to hold in-person talks with new US president

15 April 2021
U.S Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, left, and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Washington is set to label Taiwan as a currency manipulator in an upcoming report. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Currencies

US set to brand Taiwan as currency manipulator even as ties warm

Despite trade and tech tensions, China is expected to be spared from list

15 April 2021
Taiwanese warplanes are parked on a highway during an exercise to simulate a response to a Chinese attack on the island's airfields.
Comment

27 years later, security still dominates US-Japan summit

Biden and Suga to discuss Taiwan, with Tokyo in better position to help

15 April 2021
Janet Yellen in the Oval Office, pictured on Apr. 9: Treasury Secretary is rethinking the game.
Opinion

Biden sends China smoke signals via FX market

World's most important and fraught trade relationship desperately needs a reset

15 April 2021
A statue of a soldier is seen facing China's Xiamen in Lieyu island, Kinmen county, Taiwan.
Indo-Pacific

US Indo-Pacific chief visits Japan as 25 Chinese jets near Taiwan

Tokyo awards Adm. Davidson 'Order of the Rising Sun' for protection of the country

13 April 2021
Taiwan's national legislature has passed a motion urging the Myanmar junta to restore democracy and halt its violence against demonstrators opposing the coup. (Nikkei montage/Reuters)
Myanmar Crisis

Taiwan takes tougher line against Myanmar regime

First parliamentary motion in Chinese-speaking world to criticize February coup

12 April 2021
U.S. State Department Spokesman Ned Price speaks to reporters during a news briefing at the State Department.
Biden's Asia policy

US issues guidelines for 'clarity' on meeting Taiwan officials

New rules encourage government engagement to deepen 'unofficial relationship'

10 April 2021
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington. Lawmakers are discussing whether the traditional strategic ambiguity on Taiwan policy is enough to deter China.
Interview

Key US lawmaker calls for more 'clarity' on Taiwan policy

House Asia subcommittee chair Ami Bera calls for 'economic deterrence' to check Beijing

9 April 2021
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International relations

US destroyer passes Taiwan Strait; China sends more jets

Island will 'fight to the end' if there's war, Foreign Minister Wu says

8 April 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, is expected to visit Washington in April for a summit with President Joe Biden. (Source photos by Taro Yokosawa and AP)
Biden's Asia policy

Biden and Suga to note Taiwan Strait in April joint statement

East Asia power shift toward China prompts first such mention since 1969

30 March 2021
Aerial shots of the Rock Islands in Palau in 2015.
International relations

Taiwan and Palau set to open quarantine-free 'travel bubble'

One of Taipei's few diplomatic allies looks to boost COVID-ravaged tourism

27 March 2021