Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.
Category: Taiwan
Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers
The island’s lesser-known rugged side delivers staggering natural scenery and a range of outdoor experiences.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Damaging America’s Biggest Foreign Source of Screws
Taiwan has long been the top provider of screws to the United States. But its factories are struggling to survive under tariffs on steel and aluminum.
How Xi Is Using a TikTok Tradeoff to Court Trump
Agreeing to a deal suggests that the fate of TikTok matters less to Beijing than gaining leverage on issues it cares most about, like tariffs, technology and Taiwan.
China Revisits Its War With Japan, Stirring Pride and Fears of Hatred
A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.
China Revisits Its War With Japan, Stirring Pride and Fears of Hatred
A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.
Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.
China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash
Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.
Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?
Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy.
2 Dead and 300 Injured After Typhoon Danas Strikes Taiwan
Most typhoons come ashore on the island’s sparsely populated east coast, but Danas scraped its crowded west coast. Nearly 400,000 households had no power on Monday.
Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour
Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
Under China’s Threat, Taiwan Needs Its Own Power Sources More Than Ever
Taiwan, which makes most of the world’s advanced computer chips, relies almost entirely on imported energy.
In Trump Era, Taiwan Defense Chief Says U.S. Still Is a Check on China
Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.
Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland
Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.
Taiwan Condemns Somalia for Barring Its Passport Holders From Entering
The decision comes as Taipei has been building ties with Somaliland, a breakaway territory that has resisted Chinese efforts to expand its influence in Africa.
