China’s government summoned the ambassador from the Philippines yesterday and warned the country “not to play with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory. In a press briefing in Beijing yesterday, Reuters reported, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Marcos’ remarks “constitute a serious violation … Read more
Advertisement The discourse surrounding Taiwan predominantly revolves around cross-strait relations, often highlighting China’s expressed “anger” and perceived provocations. Remarkably, there has been limited attention paid to Taiwan’s strategies in response to China’s aggressive actions and gray zone tactics. Taiwan’s response extends beyond mere military and security considerations, aligning with its overarching policy of avoiding provocation, … Read more
Advertisement As Taiwan’s campaign season heats up ahead of the January 2024 national elections, foreign policy is once again front and center. As per usual, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, sitting Vice President William Lai, must contend with not only his Taiwanese competitors but also election interference from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Earlier … Read more
Videos | Diplomacy | East Asia Patricio Giusto, Julieta Heduvan, and Brian Hioe discuss the future of Taiwan’s diplomatic recognition in Latin America. Advertisement In March, Taiwan lost one of its diplomatic allies in Latin America when Honduras established ties with China. That leaves Taipei with just 13 formal diplomatic partners, seven of which are in Latin America and … Read more