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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Taiwan's strategy for countering a Chinese invasion, with Bonny Lin of CSIS

Tensions are rising on the Taiwan Strait. Could Beijing and Taipei be heading toward war? Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project at CSIS joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast.

Xi Jinping's solution to his "Taiwan problem"
GZERO World Clips

Xi Jinping's solution to his "Taiwan problem"

In this digital extra of our upcoming edition of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger discusses how Xi Jinping intends to solve his "Taiwan" problem before leaving office and why the semiconductor industry may be the only thing standing in the way of an island invasion.

Soldier miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags.
Living Beyond Borders Articles

US vs. China in Taiwan

The US and China may not be in a Cold War — but they could end up fighting a hot war over Taiwan.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
News

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

Cutout of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen with a Taiwanese flag in the background
Viewpoint

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.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on a backdrop of a map of Taiwan.
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Biden’s “new” Taiwan policy: strategic clarity or confusion?

President Biden now says the US would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion. Okay, nothing new here, right? Not exactly.

The Graphic Truth: As US arms Taiwan, China arms itself
Graphic Truth

The Graphic Truth: As US arms Taiwan, China arms itself

US arms sales have bolstered Taiwan's defense deterrent while China's military budget has skyrocketed. We chart US military sales to Taiwan compared with China's own defense spending over the last 31 years.

Symbolism matters — Taiwan's post-Pelosi politics
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Symbolism matters — Taiwan's post-Pelosi politics

Spare a thought for the island caught in the crossfire between Beijing and Washington.