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J Michael Cole

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Panama Severs Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan
Posted On June 13, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

After more than a billion dollars in infrastructure investment, port acquisitions and the promise of riches, Panama has decided to …

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China Cross-Strait World
China and the ‘Cold War Mentality’
Posted On June 8, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Beijing has repeatedly accused its critics of having a ‘Cold War mentality.’ But is being a Cold Warrior really something …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks Society & Culture World
Taiwan, Tell Thyself
Posted On June 1, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

It’s nearly impossible to find foreign-language books about Taiwan in Taiwanese bookstores. This needs to be fixed, perhaps with incentives …

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Cross-Strait World
Emirates Orders Cabin Crew Not to Wear ROC Pin on Uniform, to Respect ‘One China’ Policy
Posted On May 30, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Complaints by Taiwanese crew to the new directive appear to have forced the airline company to reverse part of its …

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Editor Picks Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
Taiwan’s Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Posted On May 24, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

After months of waiting, Taiwan’s Council of Grand Justices rules that it is against the constitution to bar same-sex individuals …

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Cross-Strait Taiwan Defense
The Next U.S. Arms Package for Taiwan: What Taipei Should Ask For
Posted On May 18, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have both defensive and political value. While President Trump’s current infatuation with China makes it …

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Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
We Can Slay the Dragons of Homophobia
Posted On May 17, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Phobia is at the heart of the campaign against the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan. Science and education can …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks
Old Wine in an Old Bottle
Posted On May 9, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Beijing is reportedly planning to implement a ‘new strategy’ to win the hearts and minds of young Taiwanese. Like everything …

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Cross-Strait World
How to Wage the Battle for Taiwan’s International Space
Posted On May 4, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

The moral case, however justified, has little chance of success in the current environment. Rather than continue with such a …

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China Editor Picks World
Taiwan Kicked Out of Kimberley Process Meeting in Australia
Posted On May 2, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

The Australian government had a chance to show leadership. Instead, it was a coward and gave in to Chinese pressure.   The …

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Society & Culture
It Wasn’t Ever Going to be Easy (But It’s Survivable)
Posted On April 28, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Four foreign diplomats on Thursday shared their countries’ experiences with legalization of same-sex marriage with a Taiwanese audience. There’s a …

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China Cross-Strait Editor Picks
President Tsai Dodges Another Cross-Strait Bullet
Posted On April 20, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

A Chinese activist’s attempt to defect to Taiwan earlier this week could have shaken the careful balancing act that has …