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Tensions are high across the Taiwan Strait. But what are the origins of the relationship between China and Taiwan?
It is way too simple to say the current unrest is just due to Solomon Islands’ new allegiance towards China.
Cultures around the world say ‘thank yous’ in many different ways. Two communication scholars explain what these expressions can reveal to us.
History will weigh heavily on the meeting in Beijing this week, which will affirm the Chinese president’s power and outline the political agenda for the coming years.
While neoliberalism has allowed U.S. markets to grow, the resultant stunted public health system left Americans to figure out how to protect themselves from COVID-19 and its fallout on their own.
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Recent speeches by the leaders of China and Taiwan have turned up the heat on relations across the Taiwan Strait.
Forced to balance traditional alliances with its trade-dependent relationship with China, New Zealand walks a fine diplomatic line over Taiwan.
In a speech in Taipei, the former prime minister condemned China’s growing belligerence.
Taipei’s military strategists plan to use ‘asymmetrical warfare’ in the hope of imposing crippling casualties and costs on any attacker.
Many Taiwanese see the Chinese military display as more of a show than a preparation for an all-out invasion. So, what is Beijing’s ultimate plan?
Beijing has reacted to the withdrawal with the message that the US can’t be trusted as an ally.
COVID will be with the world for the foreseeable future. The challenge is to learn to live with the virus effectively, protecting public health while reconnecting with each other.
Japan is showing increased support for Taiwan in the face of relentless pressure from China. Here’s why Taiwan matters so much to Tokyo and what it’s prepared to do about it.
A new survey of Taiwanese and Australian citizens has revealed some surprising results about their views on security and China.
With ideological issues such as Hong Kong and Taiwan, lecturers told of how a vocal minority of international Chinese students are attempting to police teaching materials and class discussions.
Only about 1% of the population was vaccinated against COVID when this outbreak started.
There are four potential flash points where conflict with China could break out. Beijing, though, has yet to present a ‘nail’ to the US ‘hammer’.
The likelihood of open conflict is low, given the risks to China and the US. With the Biden administration treading carefully over Taiwan, why is there so much loose talk of war in Canberra?
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Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of International Relations and Security, University of Bradford
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Professor of International Security and Development, University of Bradford
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Professor in Asia Pacific Studies, Director of the Asia Pacific Studies Institutes, University of Central Lancashire
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Visiting Professor, War and Security Studies/International Genetics, King's College London
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Researcher, Air and Space Law, McGill University
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Professor of Political Science, University at Buffalo
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Professor of Political Science, University of Tennessee
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Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University
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Sessional Lecturer, Taiwan Studies Program, Australian National University
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Senior Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics, Stellenbosch University
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Professional Research Fellow, Victoria University
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Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
