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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 23, 2025

On prosperity, Taiwan ranks high—but its future hinges on Chinese power plays

By Shelley Rigger

Taiwan’s democracy has thrived for over three decades, defined by vibrant elections and a deep pride in its liberal institutions. Despite Beijing's persistent threats of a takeover, Taiwan’s global economic significance acts as a buffer against conflict. Yet, the country's future remains uncertain as it must balance its economic and political ideals with escalating geopolitical tensions.

Democratic Transitions East Asia

New Atlanticist

Jan 14, 2025

East Asia’s energy security challenges can be mitigated by US LNG

By Landon Derentz, Joseph Webster, and Reid I'Anson

Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan should look into importing more US liquefied natural gas to strengthen their strategic relationships with the United States.

East Asia Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 11, 2025

Global China Hub associate director Kitsch Liao featured on Sky News Australia

By Kitsch Liao

On January 11th 2025, GCH associate director Kitsch Liao was interviewed by Sky News Australia on China’s reckless military pressure on Taiwan and Taiwan’s need to justify its importance to US national interests.

China Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 3, 2025

Global China Hub associate director Kitsch Liao in Newsweek

By Kitsch Liao

On January 3rd, 2025, Global China Hub associate director Kitsch Liao was quoted in Newsweek on China’s cross-strait ambitions under Trump’s second term.

China Conflict

In the News

Dec 26, 2024

Global China Hub and Indo-Pacific Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts on NBC Montana

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

On December 26th, GCH and IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was featured in a 20-minute interview with NBC Montana on US-China competition, economic coercion, critical minerals, chips, the Belt and Road Initiative, South China Sea tensions, Taiwan, and more.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2024

How could US-Taiwan security ties change under Trump 2.0?

By Kitsch Liao

The incoming administration will have significant decision-making power over how the United States would respond to a Taiwan crisis.

China Conflict

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Global China Hub Assistant Director Kitsch Liao and Nonresident Fellow Claire Chu in The Warzone

By Claire Chu, Kitsch Liao

On November 14th, 2024, Global China Hub assistant director Kitsch Liao and nonresident fellow Claire Chu spoke to The Warzone about how the new Trump presidency could impact the chances of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

China Conflict

In the News

Nov 15, 2024

Avoiding Entanglement: G20 Responses in a Taiwan Crisis report cited by the Wall Street Journal on how China would respond to trade restrictions from the West

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Brazil China

In the News

Nov 15, 2024

Avoiding Entanglement: G20 Responses in a Taiwan Crisis report featured in a SCMP article discussing the report’s findings

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Report

Nov 12, 2024

Avoiding entanglement: G20 responses in a Taiwan crisis

By Matthew Mingey, Laura Gormley, and Logan Wright

This report identifies China’s likely goals for interactions with G20 nations under a Taiwan contingency, as well as each case country’s respective economic and policy reactions.

Brazil China

Experts