Ryan Hass

Taiwanese people walk past a huge banner with a Taiwan national flag amid increased tensions with China, in Taipei, Taiwan. With more jet fighters cruising around the island sent by Beijing, Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu has said Taiwan will defend itself to the “very last day” whilst it has been fostering relationship with the United States on military, economy, technology and medical services.Where: Taipei, TaiwanWhen: 13 Apr 2021Credit: Daniel Ceng/Cover Images

Taiwan needs assuredness, not alarm

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Difficult choices: Taiwan’s quest for security and the good life

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

A Taiwan Navy honor guard looks on in front of a Taiwan flag during the launch ceremony for Taiwan Navy's domestically built amphibious transport dock "Yushan" in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, April 13, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Don’t help China by hyping risk of war over Taiwan

Ryan Hass, Richard C. Bush, and Bonnie Glaser

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivers the 2020 national day address, as troops of honor guards parading, saluting for the 109th annivesary of the establishment of the country, in Taipei City, Taiwan, on 10 October 2020. In her speech, Tsai stressed her administration's determination to safeguard national security of theisland and outlined the country's post-pandemic economic strategies. (Ceng Shou Yi/ SIPA USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

Understanding Beijing’s motives regarding Taiwan, and America’s role

John Culver and Ryan Hass

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Under Xi, China appears to have adopted the mantra that it is better to be feared than liked. China is committed to sending a message that it will not take a punch without throwing a counterpunch.

Ryan Hass Bloomberg Friday, March 26, 2021

Stronger: Adapting America’s China strategy in an age of competitive interdependence

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

ROC Flag Raising Ceremony

A broad view provides the best insight on Taiwan’s strengths and vulnerabilities

Monday, March 22, 2021

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Expanding opportunities for Canada-US coordination on China

March 2021

US President Joe Biden makes a foreign policy speech at the State Department in Washington, DC, USA, 04 February 2021.Biden announced that he is ending US support for the Saudis offensive operations in Yemen.No Use Germany.

Biden builds bridges to contend with Beijing

Monday, March 15, 2021

US and Chinese flags during the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.

Anxiety about China’s rise will only hinder America’s response

Ryan Hass and David Dollar

Monday, March 15, 2021