2012 looks to be an interesting year for the already complex political triangle among the United States, Taiwan and China, what with each country undergoing political transitions. Should we expect policy continuity from President Ma Ying-jeou and the likely new Chinese leader Xi Jinping? What about continuity in the United States?

Elections in Taiwan are increasingly about which candidate can successfully engage China while protecting Taiwan's status.

What are the economic and strategic benefits of Taiwan becoming an Asian center for business activity?

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Over the past half century, Taiwan has emerged as what President George W. Bush has called a...

Since his inauguration as president of Taiwan this May, Ma Ying-jeou has pursued a three-pronged strategy. First, he has attempted to improve relations with Beijing. Second, he has tried to secure a more meaningful international participation for Taiwan. Third, he has continued to seek arms from the United States to...

This event will discuss the economic implications of free trade agreements in Asia.

While the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement is certain to benefit Taiwan economically in the years ahead, it has not significantly improved cross-strait stability or expanded Taipei's broader international engagement.

Decisions about Taiwan's military requirements should be made on the basis of Taiwan's defensive needs and not U.S. diplomatic relations with Beijing. U.S.-China relations are obviously important, but U.S. resolve in standing by our friends and allies is a critical backstop to ensure that our policy towards Beijing works.