Blog Posts

Would China Really Just Shrug at U.S.-Sponsored Taiwan Independence?

Justin Logan | Jun 24, 2011

"Strategic ambiguity" isn't perfect, but it beats plunging two countries into war.

Ted Galen Carpenter | May 23, 2011

Soothing words from the PLA leader fail to mask a discomforting reality.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 20, 2011

China and Taiwan may be quiet now—but it's the calm before the storm.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Nov 03, 2010

Hillary Clinton has once again waded into controversy between Beijing and Tokyo.

Doug Bandow | Oct 12, 2010

To improve U.S. security versus China, sell Taiwan the arms it needs.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Sep 30, 2010

The recent flap between Japan and China is a sobering reminder that America could be drawn into a conflict in East Asia.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 23, 2010

Beijing's bluster is already backfiring.

Doug Bandow | Aug 25, 2010

Why China can't threaten the U.S. anytime soon.