The Case for a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement
A Bilateral Trade Agreement between the United States and Taiwan will help advance the United States’ vision of a “Free and Open” Indo-Pacific region.
The Coronavirus Outbreak Spotlights Taiwan’s Exclusion from International Organizations
Taipei’s exclusion from international organizations is not only detrimental to Taiwan to but to global health. Taiwan’s friends should make a more concerted effort to ensure its meaningful participation going forward.
An Assessment of the US Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision for Taiwan
The US State Department’s Indo-Pacific vision report presents Taiwan as a valuable partner. Even so, Taiwan could have, and should have, had a stronger presence in the report.
US-Taiwan Relations in 2020
President Tsai Ing-wen’s decisive re-election may distress the PRC and KMT opposition, but provides a measure of continuity and stability in Taiwan as it encounters a range of challenges, new and old.
Opportunities and Challenges for US-Taiwan Relations
In 2020, there are opportunities for the United States and Taiwan to deepen trade relations, pursue new and important arms sales, and update their relationship for the Xi Jinping era.