Taiwan-U.S. relations

‘Troublemaker’ and ‘Pawn’: US-related Narratives Amid Taiwan’s Presidential Election

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Despite China’s Threats, Taiwan VP’s US Visit Sees Muted Reaction

As Taiwan’s presidential election draws nearer, national-level issues like Taiwan’s relationship with the United States, its most important ally, come to the forefront of public discourse. Candidates are examined based on their foreign policy platforms, but there is a proliferation of narratives and even disinformation about the bilateral relationship within Taiwanese society aimed at influencing … Read more

US Transits as Part of Taiwan’s Gray Zone Diplomacy

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US Transits as Part of Taiwan’s Gray Zone Diplomacy

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

Will Taiwan Still Be a Peacekeeper After Its Upcoming Presidential Election?

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Unclear Who Would Aid Taiwan in a War, Foreign Minister Says

Advertisement Taiwan’s presidential election is coming on January 13, 2024. The poll is already attracting attention due to its implications for China-U.S. relations and geopolitics. Taiwanese Vice President William Lai, the presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is currently leading in polls, generating speculation as to what his election would mean for … Read more

Energy Cooperation Should Be a Third Pillar of Taiwan-US Relations 

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Energy Cooperation Should Be a Third Pillar of Taiwan-US Relations 

Advertisement On August 7, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the first round of agreements in the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade. This act sends a strong signal to Taipei that the Taiwan-U.S. economic relationship continues to be a “win-win” for both countries. In addition to deepening economic relations, the United States … Read more

Taiwan’s Vice President Plans US Stopover as Presidential Campaign Heats up

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Taiwan’s Vice President Plans US Stopover as Presidential Campaign Heats up

Advertisement It was announced late last month that Taiwanese Vice President William Lai, who is the presidential candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), will transit through the United States in mid-August. Lai is attending the inauguration of Santiago Peña as president of Paraguay; he will stop in New York on August 12 on … Read more

US Bioweapons Story Reignites Concerns About Disinformation in Taiwan

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US Bioweapons Story Reignites Concerns About Disinformation in Taiwan

Advertisement Disinformation may be on the rise in Taiwan ahead of the 2024 elections next year. In recent years, much attention has gone to disinformation and misinformation as it is spread through social media networks as Facebook and Twitter, or messenger apps such as LINE. However, this may occlude the role that traditional media networks … Read more

Why Taiwan Should Be Included in the US Nuclear Umbrella

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Unclear Who Would Aid Taiwan in a War, Foreign Minister Says

Advertisement Recently, there have been debates across the Pacific about whether the United States should include Taiwan under its nuclear umbrella, sparked by Taiwan’s legislative session. In response to an question from a legislator in the Foreign and National Defense Committee, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu confirmed – for the first time – that the … Read more