From Free China to Taiwan
Former AmCham Chairman Paul Cassingham reflects on Taiwan’s transformation and the Chamber’s evolving role in shaping economic policy and strengthening U.S.-Taiwan commercial ties.
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Taiwan Leans Into Latin America Ties
Taiwan is cautiously rebuilding ties in Latin America, leveraging renewed U.S. focus on the region to counter Beijing’s influence and potentially regain diplomatic partners. While openings are emerging, lasting gains will hinge less on geopolitics and more on whether Taiwan and its allies can offer meaningful economic engagement.
Washington’s Evolving Approach to Taiwan Security
A wave of Taiwan-related bills in Washington reflects a broader view of security that now includes energy resilience, digital infrastructure, and economic stability. The measures signal a move toward deeper, more institutionalized U.S.–Taiwan cooperation.
Sustaining U.S.-Taiwan Legislative Cooperation for a Resilient Indo-Pacific
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s approval of four Taiwan-focused bills reflects renewed bipartisan momentum and deeper U.S. engagement with Taiwan as the measures move to the full Senate.
Derecognition and Determination: Taiwan’s Turbulent 1979 Through American Eyes
Derecognition recounts how Robert Parker guided Americans in Taiwan through the upheaval of 1979, shaping the Taiwan Relations Act and safeguarding community institutions, though the story remains centered on elite politics rather than everyday Taiwanese life.
Taiwan Deepens Engagement with Diplomatic Allies
Amid rising geopolitical pressure, Taiwan is strengthening its 12 official diplomatic alliances through sustainable, tech-driven collaboration. The Lai administration is reinforcing ties by supporting cybersecurity in Guatemala, advancing digital initiatives in the Pacific, and deepening people-to-people engagement across regions.
Can Taiwan Deepen Ties with Palau?
Taiwan and Palau share a strong partnership, with Palau advocating for Taiwan’s international participation and championing shared values like democracy and sustainability. Amid geopolitical pressures, the two nations are deepening ties through tourism, investment, and trilateral cooperation with the U.S.
Enhancing City Diplomacy: Taoyuan and Newark Forge Sister-City Partnership
A new chapter in Taiwan-U.S. city-to-city relations has begun. On August 3, Taoyuan City Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan and Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, jointly held an online sister-city agreement signing ceremony. Newark is the 15th city to sign such an agreement with Taoyuan since Cheng began his tenure as mayor, and is…
Taiwan International – May 2020
President Tsai’s Pandemic Diplomacy In early April, President Tsai Ing-wen announced a new diplomatic initiative in an attempt to turn Taiwan’s success in battling the coronavirus into a geopolitical win, despite China’s efforts to isolate Taiwan politically. Noting that Taiwan had transformed from being an importer of facemasks to the world’s second largest producer, she…
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Dilemma
In the face of persistent pressure from Beijing, foreign aid has helped Taipei bolster formal relations with countries in need. Can that strategy endure? Taiwan has long provided technical and financial assistance to other countries as a means of boosting its limited international profile. Given the relentless efforts of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)…