Tag: U.S.-Taiwan relations

Russia, China Should Lead ‘Global Governance Reform,’ Xi Says

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told a visiting Russian delegation that Beijing and Moscow should “lead the correct direction of global governance reform.” Mr. Xi made the remarks on July 10 while meeting Valentina Matviyenko, the chairperson of the Kremlin’s upper house or Federation Council, according to Russian and Chinese state-run media. “Both sides need to…


LIVE NOW: What Does the Future Hold for Taiwan?–A Brookings Event

In a conversation held by Brookings Institution at 3:00 p.m. ET on May 25, experts share their perspectives on the future of Taiwan’s domestic politics, cross-Strait relations, and U.S.–Taiwan relations. Brookings Institution fellow Ryan Hass will moderate the event. …


What Does the Future Hold for Taiwan?–A Brookings Event

In a conversation held by Brookings Institution at 3:00 p.m. ET on May 25, experts share their perspectives on the future of Taiwan’s domestic politics, cross-Strait relations, and U.S.–Taiwan relations. Brookings Institution fellow Ryan Hass will moderate the event. …


Taiwan Experts Weigh in on TSMC’s Plan to Bring Leading-Edge 3Nm Chip Tech to US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)—the world’s most advanced contract chipmaker—is bringing its leading-edge 3-nanometer chip production process to its upcoming new plant in the U.S. state of Arizona, the company’s founder, Morris Chang, said on Nov. 2. But Chang’s statement has drawn concerns and criticism that the move would affect the core competitiveness of Taiwan’s…


US and Taiwan to Begin Trade Talks on Regulations, Agriculture, Labor Standards

Washington and Taipei will soon kick off formal negotiations on the “U.S. Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade” initiative announced on June 1, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said on Wednesday. Negotiations will take place under the auspices of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States and the…


US ‘Commitments to Taiwan Will Remain Rock Solid,’ Says Chairman of American Institute in Taiwan

During his visit to Northern California over the weekend, James F. Moriarty, chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), predicted that the U.S.-Taiwan relation will continue to grow deeper and stronger. AIT is the de facto U.S. Embassy in Taiwan. Moriarty was invited as the keynote speaker for this year’s annual meeting of the Taiwanese Chamber…


Biden’s Asia Nominee Says US Should Develop Taiwan Ties in Every Sector

WASHINGTON—The nominee to be the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday that Washington should develop its relationship with Taiwan in every sector, hours after China’s largest reported incursion to date into the island’s air defense identification zone. Daniel Kritenbrink said it was important for Washington to demonstrate its resolve to meet its…


GOP Reps Urge Biden to Pursue a Formal Free Trade Agreement With Taiwan

Almost two dozen GOP House representatives urged President Joe Biden to pursue a formal free trade agreement with Taiwan, citing economic and national security benefits amid influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Indo-Pacific region. In a letter on Monday, the lawmakers asked the Biden administration to submit for Senate approval a formal…