One-China policy Commentary

Beijing's Attitude Adjustment

Douglas H. Paal | Apr 05, 2010
China’s recent angry rhetoric wasn’t indicitive of a more bellicose Beijing. The Chinese propaganda machine simply got out of control.

China's Temper Tantrum

Drew Thompson | Feb 02, 2010
The Taiwan arms sale won’t wreck our relationship with Beijing—and Chinese threats to the contrary are mostly hot air.

Charting a Strait Course

J. Peter Pham | Apr 14, 2008
The Bush administration hasn’t done enough to maintain the precarious military balance between China and Taiwan. Will the next president be the same, or instead seize an opportunity to improve Beijing-Taipei relations?

A New Chapter in Taiwan

Drew Thompson | Mar 24, 2008
Now that the DPP has been replaced by the KMT in Taiwan, the stage is set for a stronger friendship with the United States, the consolidation of democracy in East Asia and continued stability in the region.

Deconstructing Taiwan's Election

J. Peter Pham | Mar 24, 2008
Sunday’s elections in Taiwan, which brought the Nationalists to power, will likely lead to better relations with the mainland. Still, that doesn’t mean cross-strait tensions are going away.

China's Peace Diplomacy

Rebecca N. White | Nov 07, 2007
Last week at The Nixon Center, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, Zhou Wenzhong, emphasized that Beijing’s rise would be peaceful. But will harmony prevail on issues like Taiwan, Tibet and Iran’s nuclear program?

A Dangerous Time for Taiwan

Dan Steinbock | Sep 21, 2007
Taiwan faces a stark choice in its upcoming presidential elections. Will the country choose closer relations with the mainland or greater independence?

U.S.-China Economic Ties: Key for Asian Stability

Travis Tanner | Apr 28, 2004
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Dual Deterrence: A New Taiwan Strategy

Logan Wright | Mar 31, 2004
After an extremely narrow reelection victory, Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian has revealed his true colors, indicating he will continue to advance the cause of Taiwan's independence.

Bush Still Doesn't Get It Right on Taiwan

Ted Galen Carpenter | Feb 04, 2004
President Bush made a startling change in Washington's Taiwan policy during a visit by Chinese premier Wen Jiabao in December.

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