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Book Reviews Cross-Strait Editor Picks Military
Optimism for Taiwan’s Defense: A Review of ‘The Chinese Invasion Threat’
Posted On October 7, 2017 Peter Mattis 0

Unlike what is often said or written about conflict in the Taiwan Strait, PLA military planners regard the invasion of …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks World
Homage to Catalonia … and Taiwan
Posted On October 3, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

We can admire and encourage Catalans as they aspire to build their own country. But the situation there is a …

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China Seeks Vicious Circle of Violence Through United Front Activities in Taiwan
Posted On September 26, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Violent altercations at a concert held at National Taiwan University this past weekend are a powerful reminder that China’s United …

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China Cross-Strait
ChinaWatch Vol. 1 No. 9
Posted On August 14, 2017 Staff 0

A regular feature of Taiwan Sentinel, ChinaWatch examines developments in China in the areas of internal politics, economics and trade, …

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China Threatens the Very Essence of Taiwan’s Statehood
Posted On July 28, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

China isn’t ready to take Taiwan by force, and its efforts to win over the Taiwanese with economic incentives have …

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Cross-Strait Editor Picks Military
Taiwan Under the Gun: An Urgent Call to Action
Posted On July 18, 2017 Peter Enav 0

The conditions for a Chinese attack on Taiwan are perilously close to being fulfilled. A period of intense danger may …

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China Cross-Strait
ChinaWatch Vol. 1 No. 7
Posted On June 15, 2017 Staff 0

A regular feature of Taiwan Sentinel, ChinaWatch examines developments in China in the areas of internal politics, economics and trade, …

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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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Taiwan’s Dilemma: Why a Blockade is Likelier than an Invasion
Posted On April 24, 2017 Benjamin Fan 0

A blockade of Taiwan would be Beijing’s most pragmatic and logical military course of action. It is imperative that Taiwan …

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Taiwan and the Missile Defense Dilemma
Posted On March 30, 2017 Michal Thim and Liao Yen-fan 0

Missile defense continues to play a major role in Taiwan’s defense plans, and getting it right as the threat matrix …

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China Cross-Strait Taiwan Defense
MND Confirms DF-16 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Deployed Against Taiwan
Posted On March 20, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

The ballistic missile threat against Taiwan just got more serious.   Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense today confirmed for the first time …

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Taiwan to Increase Defense Spending, Improve Military Capabilities
Posted On March 17, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

With the DPP controlling the legislature, Taiwan could finally succeed in setting defense spending at 3% of GDP, something that …