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President Tsai Ing-wen visits last African state that recognizes Taiwan's independence

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen is currently on a diplomatic visit to Eswatini, the country’s last remaining ally on the vast African continent.

Voter intention for Taiwan's presidential poll in 2024.
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The Graphic Truth: Taiwan's surprising third-party challenger

Taiwan goes to the polls in January 2024 in what is likely the most consequential presidential election since the self-ruled island embraced democracy in 1996. As usual, the vote will be all about ... China.

​Russian reservists recruited during a partial mobilisation of troops attend a ceremony before departing to the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, in the Rostov region, Russia October 31, 2022.
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What We're Watching: Russian draft goes online, abortion pill ruling, US inflation slows, Taiwan gets new presidential candidate, Biden bets big on EVs

Russia’s digital draft; US inflation cools — smartphones FTW; Will this man become Taiwan's next president?; Biden’s ambitious new EV proposal

Handout photo dated January 26, 2023 shows Air Force 33rd Search and Rescue Squadron preparing to land aboard an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) in the Philippine Sea.
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After China pretends to invade Taiwan, US & Philippines rehearse war against ... China

The US and the Philippines have held annual Balikatan (shoulder to shoulder) joint military drills since 1991. But this year's exercise is a bigger deal than usual.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
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What We're Watching: Tsai in California, Lukashenko in Moscow, no Easter in Nicaragua

After US speaker meets Taiwan's prez, all eyes on China; Lukashenko's delicate dance; Nicaraguan strongman cancels Easter

Finland joins NATO in face off against Russia
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Finland joins NATO in face off against Russia

With Finland officially joining NATO, what does it mean for Russia? Is there a global impact on US foreign relations with Trump's indictment? How will the Tsai-McCarthy meeting affect US-Taiwan-China relations? The crew for the first lunar trip in 50 years was just announced. What's the significance? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Cutout of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen with a Taiwanese flag in the background
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Viewpoint: As an angry China looms, Taiwan’s president seeks support in the Americas

We asked experts at Eurasia Group to explain the motivations behind Tsai’s visit.

French President Emmanuel Macron.
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What We’re Watching: A big day for Macron, Taiwan’s friend list, Russia droning on

Honduras unfriends Taiwan; Where’s the drone?

People gather for a vigil and hold white sheets of paper to protest COVID restrictions in Beijing, China.
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What We're Watching: China losing on zero-COVID, "winning" in Taiwan

Chinese people vs. zero-COVID, Taiwan’s ruling anti-China party gets clobbered

Composite with photos of Joe Biden, Tsai Ing-wen, Xi Jinpingl, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Giorgia Meloni at a fancy dinner table
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World leaders: Thanks for nothing!

They have much to be thankful for this year — or maybe not. Here's a partial list.