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J Michael Cole

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Yes, Tsai is Stalling on Marriage Equality
Posted On February 21, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

President Tsai met supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage on Saturday, and claims that more dialogue is needed on the …

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China World
Do Chinese Students Threaten Free Speech at Universities Abroad?
Posted On February 17, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Nationalistic PRC student groups abroad are becoming increasingly vocal when it comes to academic institutions inviting critics of the CCP. …

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Cross-Strait World
India Brushes Off Beijing’s Warnings Over Visit by Taiwanese Parliamentarians
Posted On February 16, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Beijing continues to pressure Taiwan’s non-official diplomatic allies into avoiding official contact with representatives from the democratic island-nation. By ignoring …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks
Misconceptions on ‘One China’
Posted On February 15, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

From ‘one China’ to the ‘1992 consensus’ and the ‘status quo’, the politics of the Taiwan Strait are a complex …

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Trump Vows to ‘Honor’ ‘One China’ Policy
Posted On February 10, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

By returning to the status quo, President Trump may temporarily have assuaged apprehensions in Beijing and reduced tensions in the …

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China Cross-Strait Editor Picks
China to ‘Commemorate’ Taiwan’s 228 Massacre
Posted On February 9, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

The CCP’s latest exercise in propaganda is unlikely to win hearts and minds in Taiwan, but nevertheless indicates greater willingness …

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Will it Happen?
Posted On February 8, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Disagreement between the Executive and Legislative branches of government on the legalization of same-sex unions in Taiwan is slowing down …

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China World
Cambodian PM Bans ROC Flag, Reaffirms ‘One China’ Stance
Posted On February 6, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

As Chinese influence in Cambodia continues to grow, Prime Minister Hun Sen attempts to ingratiate himself with Beijing.   Cambodian Prime Minister …

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China Cross-Strait Hong Kong
Why Jiang Yi-huah Will be Able to Talk About Taiwan’s Democracy in Hong Kong
Posted On January 25, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

The former Taiwanese premier under president Ma Ying-jeou appears to have slipped through the firewall that has been erected around …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks
When They Get it Wrong
Posted On January 24, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

A bizarre analysis of Taiwan’s delegation to President Trump’s swearing-in ceremony exemplifies everything that is wrong with much of what …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks
China Intensifies Disinformation Campaign Against Taiwan
Posted On January 19, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Banking on structural weaknesses in today’s media, Beijing has succeeded in broadcasting a false narrative about Taiwan, often on a …

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China Cross-Strait
China Goes After Taiwan’s Allies, Official and Not
Posted On January 12, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Given Taiwan’s unusual situation, the erosion of unofficial relationships with key countries could in the long run be more damaging …