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How democratic Taiwan outperformed authoritarian China
TAIPEI – The novel strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China has spread to almost 30 countries, including regional neighbors like South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, and countries as far away as the United States, Canada, and Brazil. As of Monday, more than 88,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, and the death toll has surpassed 3,000, mostly in China.
The Coronavirus Outbreak: How Democratic Taiwan Outperformed Authoritarian China
China Power | Politics | East Asia Taiwan’s example proves that the free flow of information is the best treatment for the coronavirus outbreak. This article is free The Diplomat has removed paywall restrictions on our coverage of the COVID–19 crisis. Tsai Ing-wen visits Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center for the coronavirus response.
Why China’s PLA Will Not Replace the Americans in the Middle East
China Power | Security | East Asia Even in the event of an American withdrawal from the region, China is unlikely to fill this possible void. Credit: (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley China’s increasing political, economic, and security profile in the Middle East is occurring at a time when there is concern in regional capitals that the United States may be preparing to withdraw from the region.
Is China Still the Global Leader on Climate Change?
China Power | Environment | East Asia The world’s success in bringing down global greenhouse gas emissions is dependent on the actions of China, the world’s largest carbon emitter. Credit: Ian Montgomery / Unsplash China’s claim to the mantle of global leader on climate change is becoming frayed. The world’s largest carbon emitter – more than the United States and the European Union combined – appears to be retreating in the global fight against pollution as its economy slows.
Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program Is Back on Schedule
Asia Defense | Security | East Asia The country’s defense minister told parliament that the $4.5 billion upgrade program for 142 F-16 fighter jets is on schedule. Credit: Lockheed Martin Taiwan’s Minister of Defense, Yen Teh-fa, assured parliament on Wednesday that an estimated $4.5 billion (some sources state $5.3 billion) upgrade program for 142 Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16 fighter jets is proceeding according to schedule.
U.S. Congressman Accuses China of ‘Visa Blackmail’ Due to Planned Taiwan Visit
China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia Representative Sean Patrick Maloney said Beijing denied visas to a U.S. congressional delegation due to their plans to also visit Taiwan.
Taiwan Can Profit from the US-China Tech War
China Power | Economy | Security | East Asia The Taiwanese government could seize the space created by the U.S.-China tech conflict. Credit: Pixabay Recently, the Taiwanese government seemed to lure manufacturing companies back to Taiwan successfully amid the U.S.-China trade war, but can Taiwan continue to benefit in the concurrent tech war?
Why Pork Pushed China to a Deal
China Power | Economy | East Asia And what this says about a future U.S.-China trade deal. Credit: CC0 image via Pixabay On Friday, U.S. President Trump and China’s Vice Premier Liu He announced a trade agreement that saw Washington suspend tariff increases while China agreed to purchase some $40-$50 billion of agricultural products, including pork. Behind this seemingly positive development, the financial markets rallied; the Dow Jones rose some 320 points or 1.21 percent.
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