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New Atlanticist Jan 22, 2024

Lai’s victory isn’t the full story. Here are five deeper takeaways from Taiwan’s election.

By Lev Nachman, Wen-Ti Sung

The January 13 election in Taiwan revealed which political parties hold the strongest hands, what’s next for the legislature, and how China might respond.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Inflection Points Today Jan 4, 2024

Xi Jinping’s real New Year’s message

By Frederick Kempe

Xi Jinping’s New Year’s message was more about vulnerability than strength.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist Dec 8, 2023

A pivotal contest for strategic islands in the Pacific is upon us—and it’s not about Taiwan or the South China Sea

By Markus Garlauskas, Parker Novak

Time is running out for Congress to take concerted bipartisan action on agreements with Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands.

China Defense Policy

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In the News

May 1, 2024

Eftimiades on Spectator TV

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed by the UK's Spectator TV. He discussed China's recent espionage activities throughout Europe.

China Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Apr 30, 2024

The yen’s travails in an era of geopolitical rivalry

By Hung Tran

In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, the yen's depreciation underscores the broader economic fallout from a persistently strong dollar and rising US interest rates.

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on China’s diplomatic role in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Fulton quoted in Asia Sentinel on China’s aims in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2024

Why Taiwan stands with Israel

By Tuvia Gering

In many ways, Taiwan sees a reflection of itself in Israel—two vibrant democracies facing threats from hostile neighbors.

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 25, 2024

Global China Hub Senior Director David O. Shullman in “Novi Magazin” Podcast

By David O. Shullman

On April 21st, Global China Hub Senior Director David O. Shullman was featured on the podcast “Novi Magazin,” for a discussion on Serbia’s close relationship with China and the United States’ perspective on this cooperation.

China Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2024

How the US is pitching a development finance ‘alternative’ to China’s initiatives, according to Scott Nathan

By Katherine Walla

“Good development is good foreign policy,” Nathan explained at an Atlantic Council Front Page event. “That’s in our national interest.”

China Energy Transitions

In the News

Apr 23, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report quoted in Semafor Principals newsletter

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 22, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow in Newsweek

By Didi Kirsten Tatlow

On April 19th, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow published an article in Newsweek regarding the expansion of Chinese state-owned companies and aligned private businesses in Antigua and Barbuda and other Caribbean countries.

Caribbean China

In the News

Apr 22, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Parsifal D’Sola in the United States Institute of Peace

By Parsifal D’Sola

On April 17th, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Parsifal D’Sola published a report on the United States Institute of Peace on Huawei’s expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean and examined its role as a major provider of information and communications technology in the region.

China Economy & Business