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

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.

John Culver retired in 2020 after a distinguished 35-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency. During that time, he analyzed East Asian affairs, including security, economic, and foreign policy dimensions. As national intelligence officer for East Asia from 2015 to 2018, he drove the intelligence community’s support to top policymakers on East Asian issues. He … Continue reading Understanding Beijing’s motives regarding Taiwan, and America’s role

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