Taiwan Weekly is a newsletter released every week by Fair Winds Foundation, Association of Foreign Relations and Taipei Forum that provides coverage and perspectives into the latest developments in Taiwan.
Committed to Free Navigation, U.S. Seventh Fleet Challenges Taiwan's Sovereignty Claims in South China Sea
In her national security remarks on February 10, the eve before Chinese New Year, President Tsai Ing-wen affirmed the freedom of navigation operation conducted by the United States Navy in the South China Sea.
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Tsai Administration Embarrassed by U.S. Military Action in South China Sea
When global think tanks predict the crisis that may most likely trigger war between the United States and China, the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea are the most frequently mentioned hotspots recently.
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Improving Cross-Strait Relations, Starting from Kind Words
Leaders on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have taken the opportunity of the Chinese New Year to express their wishes to each other. Chinese President Xi Jinping's greeting is to "Taiwan compatriots," while President Tsai Ing-wen's greeting is to "people on the other side."
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This Week in Taiwan 0210-0220
February 10: The administration of President Joe Biden in the United States has called for cross-strait dialogue. In public remarks following a high-level national security meeting before Chinese New Year, President Tsai Ing-wen stressed that the key to cross-strait peace lies in China's hands. She wished people on the opposite side of the strait health and safety in the year ahead and expressed hopes to promote cross-strait peace and stability.
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Short-Run Diplomacy？ Agreement for Taiwan Office in Guyana Terminated After A Day
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on February 4 the establishment of a "Taiwan Office" in Guyana, emphasizing that it enjoys official political status. Legislators affiliated with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) even called it a diplomatic breakthrough.
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As Pawn, Taiwan Badly Injured Between U.S.-China Diplomatic Rivalry
Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation abruptly terminated the establishment of a "Taiwan Office" in the South American country in less than 24 hours of Taiwan's announcement under the pretext of miscommunication and adherence to the "one China" policy.
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Biden's Hard China Stance Matter of Fact or Expediency？
With the successive speeches and position expressions of the new Cabinet members of the United States, the China policy of the administration of President Joe Biden is gradually becoming clearer.
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This Week in Taiwan 0131-0206
February 1: The new Judges Act and system for judge discipline took effect July last year, and courts have added two lay judges to participate in the trial process. A first case sentenced former Nantou District prosecutor Wang Chuan-chung a fine of three months pay for unlawfully serving during his tenure as his sister's criminal defense lawyer. This is the first instance in the judicial history of the Republic of China that the people (as lay judges) have participated in trying a judge, carrying special significance.
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U.S. National Security Advisor Warns China About Price of Invading Taiwan
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated on January 29 that the administration of President Joe Biden will review all the national security measures of the Trump administration, including the phase-one trade deal with China signed in January 2020.
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"5Rs" Represent New U.S. Strategy Towards China
On January 18, a New York Times reporter revealed that President-Elect Joe Biden stated in an internal meeting that the new government in the United States would not sustain the foreign policy of the previous administration to provoke China on Taiwan.
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